C+
Above Average
Score: 60/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
50/100 · earnings-weighted

Sarah Lawrence College

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Bronxville, New York 10708
Sarah Lawrence College campus, Bronxville, NY
Sarah Lawrence College campus, Bronxville, NY. Photo: Alison Nieman, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
80/100
Affordability
F
16/100
Resources
B
66/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
C
47/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,743
Total Enrollment
70%
Graduation Rate
84%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
59%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Sarah Lawrence College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$53,603
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$34,251
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
71.3%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,366
Average SAT
31
Median ACT
11.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 50% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 33rd percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NY wage index 1.10). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Sarah Lawrence College

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$25,846$48,225-9%#332 of 476#390$23,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Sarah Lawrence College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $980,539
  • Avg rent near campus: $4,279/mo — vs ~$1,282/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 10804 (5.2% cap, New Rochelle)

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🏆 Where Sarah Lawrence College Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $63,128 $63,128
Room $11,534
Board $6,012
Total Cost (On-Campus) $82,624 $82,624

Financial Aid

84%
Receive Any Aid
11%
Receive Pell Grants
47%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,743
Total Students
81%
Women
99%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Hispanic 10%
Black 4%
Asian 5%
Two or More 6%
Non-Resident 6%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 99%
25-64 (Adult) 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Sarah Lawrence College?
Sarah Lawrence College has an acceptance rate of 59%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Sarah Lawrence College?
Tuition at Sarah Lawrence College is $63,128 for in-state students and $63,128 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence College?
The graduation rate at Sarah Lawrence College is 70%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Sarah Lawrence College a good school?
Sarah Lawrence College has a Repit College Score of 60/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Sarah Lawrence College?
Sarah Lawrence College has a total enrollment of 1,743 students. Most students (99%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology