Sarah Lawrence College Admission
Application Fee
$60
Graduate Application Fee
$60
Acceptance Rate
49.88%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.84%
Freshmen Enrollment
384
SAT Scores
1,350
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,186 students have applied and 2,587 students have allowed to admit to Sarah Lawrence College (Acceptance rate: 49.88%). Sarah Lawrence's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 14.84 % where 384 students have finally enrolled out of 2,587 admitted students.
Sarah Lawrence acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Bard College and Siena College, its acceptance rate is lower (difficult to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 71.37%).
Sarah Lawrence enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 12.94%).
How to Apply to Sarah Lawrence College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Sarah Lawrence. Sarah Lawrence offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.sarahlawrence.edu/admission/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.sarahlawrence.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.sarahlawrence.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/sarahlawrence |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/financial-aid/military-veterans.html |
| Disability Service | www.sarahlawrence.edu/disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Sarah Lawrence and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Sarah Lawrence College is 1,350 and the average ACT score is 30. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Sarah Lawrence College is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,160). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Sarah Lawrence College | 1,350 | 30 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,160 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York | 1,206 | 77 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Sarah Lawrence College, 58 students submitted SAT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,350 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 660 | 700 | 740 |
| Mathematics | 600 | 650 | 710 |
| Total | 1,260 | 1,350 | 1,450 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Sarah Lawrence College, 22 students submitted ACT scores (6% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 30 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in New York. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 29 | 30 | 33 |
| English | 31 | 35 | 35 |
| Mathematics | 25 | 27 | 30 |
Sarah Lawrence Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Sarah Lawrence College. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |