Sarah Lawrence College

Bronxville, NY · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Sarah Lawrence College is a private nonprofit institution in Bronxville, New York, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 1,530 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,603 ten years after enrollment, which is 32% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 70.7%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.99x. The average net price after financial aid is $41,437 per year. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts & Sciences, Rhetoric & Composition, Mental Health Services, Drama & Theater Arts, and Dance.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,603
Graduation Rate
70.7%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$41,437
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.32x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.99x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,530
Admission Rate
61.7%
Average SAT
1366
Retention Rate
87.4%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$66,862
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,862
Pell Grant Rate
11.8%
Federal Loan Rate
40.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$29,876
Income $30K–$48K
$29,810
Income $48K–$75K
$40,869
Income $110K+
$47,810

Student Demographics

Women
72.8%
White
61.4%
Black
5.2%
Hispanic
12.2%
Asian
5.1%
Two or More Races
7.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
82.5%

Accreditations

Programs (10)

Bachelor (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences $48,225 312

Master (7)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Rhetoric & Composition $51,084 45
Mental Health Services $100,714 28
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 15
Dance Not reported 8
Rehabilitation & Therapeutic Professions $45,406 7
Teacher Education Not reported 5
Human Development & Family Studies Not reported 4
Show 2 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Social Sciences, Other Master 1
Public Health Master 1

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