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About St Lawrence University

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St Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college in Canton, NY, known for its liberal arts college, small class sizes, and strong study abroad. With an acceptance rate of 64%, SLU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 533 students each year. SLU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1240–1410, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. SLU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $49,019 per year; the sticker price of $77,400 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

St Lawrence University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

64%
Overall Accept Rate
1325
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1240 – 1410 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to St Lawrence University

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Application Strategy
St. Lawrence has a distinctive First-Year Program where students live and learn together in residential colleges, so mention in your application how you thrive in tight-knit, collaborative academic communities rather than large lecture settings.
Extracurriculars
St. Lawrence sits in the Adirondack foothills and has a strong outdoor culture, so if you hike, ski, kayak, climb, or engage in any outdoor pursuits, weave that into your activities list or essay to signal you will thrive in Canton.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What St Lawrence University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$77k/yr$13.4k
30k-48k~$77k/yr$14.0k
48k-75k~$77k/yr$19.4k
75k-110k~$77k/yr$24.3k
110k+~$77k/yr$37.5k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

80%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$55k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
10:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
2,226
Undergrad Enrollment
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