What St Lawrence costs
St Lawrence University charges $65,900 a year in published tuition and fees, about $32,950 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $82,000 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $28,344 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
Getting into St Lawrence
For fall 2024, St Lawrence University received 6,089 applications and admitted 3,309 students, and 424 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1255 and 1420.
What St Lawrence students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at St Lawrence University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Economics | 67 |
| Psychology | 50 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 46 |
| Political Science and Government | 38 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 31 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 25 |
| English Language and Literature | 18 |
| Sociology | 18 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near St Lawrence
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton, Canton, New York: about 1 mile away
- Clarkson University, Potsdam, New York: about 9 miles away
- SUNY College at Potsdam, Potsdam, New York: about 10 miles away
Colleges like St Lawrence
Small liberal arts colleges with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Bowdoin College, Brunswick, Maine: 1,873 undergraduates
- Hobart William Smith Colleges, Geneva, New York: 1,786 undergraduates
- Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts: 2,076 undergraduates
- Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania: 2,099 undergraduates
- Susquehanna University, Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania: 2,163 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is St Lawrence University's acceptance rate? 54.3% for fall 2024: 3,309 of 6,089 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at St Lawrence University? $65,900 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to St Lawrence University? About 1,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do St Lawrence University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1255–1420.
What is the campus setting at St Lawrence University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: St Lawrence University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: St Lawrence University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
