St. Lawrence University

Canton, New York
4-year Private university
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Overview

St. Lawrence University is a private institution established in 1856 with rural setting located at Canton. It is ranked 59 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $63,870. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,145. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

 

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#59 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Canton, New York
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1856
Selectivity Low
Size Small
2,145 Undergraduates
Website https://www.stlawu.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Social Sciences
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$79,665
Cost of Attendance
$26,755
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $54,846
Outstate Tuition Fee $54,846
Room and Board Fees $16,480
$37,152 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

63% (Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Difficult
$60 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Considered
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

82 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
02
Early Decision II Deadline
Feb
01
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Feb
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$57,587 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$45,157 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $79,665
61% Students with need received Financial Aid
36.1% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application February 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth covers full tuition for up to four years or eight semesters.
Eligibility Top first-year students.
Minimum Criteria Based on academic excellence, character and leadership.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Momentum Scholarship
Total Worth up to $160,000 (up to $40,000 per year) for up to four years or eight semesters.
Eligibility Incoming students
Minimum Criteria Based on academic and extracurricular achievements, character, and citizenship.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Sesquicentennial Scholarship
Total Worth Valued up to $152,000 (up to $38,000 per year) and is awarded for up to four years or eight semesters.
Eligibility Incoming freshman
Minimum Criteria Based on academic and extracurricular achievements, character, and citizenship.
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Presidential Diversity Scholarship
Total Worth 35,000 per year
Details Requires separate application. Presidential Diversity Scholarship is awarded to students of any race who have demonstrated commitment to and appreciation for racial and ethnic diversity.
Vilas Scholarship
Total Worth $35,000 per year
Details Requires separate application. Vilas Scholarship supports students interested in a business career and the selected scholars are awarded $88,000 ($22,000 per year) for up to four years or eight semesters.

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Students

2,145 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
92% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
80% Students graduate within 6 years