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Summary
Sarah Lawrence College is a private institution that was founded in 1926. It has a suburban setting and the campus size is 44 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Its tuition and fees are $45,212 (2011-12).
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Sarah Lawrence is a distinctive coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences offering undergraduate and graduate degrees. The College is nationally renowned for its rigorous academic standards, which are fostered by small seminars and individual student-faculty conferences, made possible by a low student -to - faculty ratio of 9-to-1. Students at SLC design their own course of study with the help of a faulty advisor or "don". Study abroad is a popular option for many juniors and Sarah Lawrence has programs in Paris, Florence, Catania, Oxford, London and Havana. Students in all years frequently augment their classes and conferences with work in neighboring communities and New York City through service learning, volunteer opportunities and internships. Long respected as a national leader in arts education, Sarah Lawrence recognizes the creative and performing arts as integral to a liberal arts education. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1926 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Sarah Lawrence College, it's important to note the application deadline is January 1, and the early decision deadline is November 1. The application fee at Sarah Lawrence College is $60. It is selective.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | N/A |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 81.0 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | N/A | |
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Student Life
See what students are saying about life at Sarah Lawrence College.
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| Student gender distribution | N/A |
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | N/A |
Campus Info & Services
Sarah Lawrence College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Sarah Lawrence College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Sarah Lawrence College, 22 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Sarah Lawrence College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 22% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $45,212 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | N/A |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
