B
Good
Score: 64/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
78/100 · earnings-weighted

St Lawrence University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Canton, New York 13617
St Lawrence University campus, Canton, NY
St Lawrence University campus, Canton, NY. Photo: Ross P. Robinson, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
A
86/100
Affordability
F
16/100
Resources
B
68/100
Experience
A+
94/100
Prestige
C+
56/100

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

2,089
Total Enrollment
80%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
58%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

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

$67,258
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$55,037
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
79.1%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,371
Average SAT
31
Median ACT
21.4%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 76th 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 St Lawrence University

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
Economics$57,829$96,345+17%#78 of 368#87$26,000
Mathematics$58,047$88,586+27%#50 of 309#61$25,000
Business/Commerce$54,772$82,269+20%#29 of 271#35$26,000
Political Science and Government$35,977$75,486+19%#61 of 565#87$27,000
Computer and Information Sciences$72,849————$25,000
Communication and Media Studies$35,414$72,839+29%#32 of 660#41$25,000
Biology$33,561$69,386+21%#107 of 841#152$27,000
International/Globalization Studies$26,016$65,419+9%#24 of 87#27$27,000
Psychology$37,068$62,479+23%#65 of 1027#98$25,000
English Language and Literature$29,493$61,335+26%#43 of 576#53$26,000
Social Sciences$32,933$60,518+7%#11 of 35#12$27,000
History$35,230$57,349+13%#89 of 459#119$27,000
Fine and Studio Arts—$53,720+30%#30 of 423#40—
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology$17,443$41,638-15%#58 of 62#60$26,500
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$33,270—————

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

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  • Avg home value near campus: $201,765
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,116/mo — vs ~$986/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 13652 (5.9% cap, Hermon)

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🏆 Where St Lawrence University Ranks

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

#4
Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other
of 5 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $63,450 $63,450
Room $8,875
Board $7,605
Total Cost (On-Campus) $82,000 $82,000

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
19%
Receive Pell Grants
54%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

2,089
Total Students
54%
Women
98%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Hispanic 5%
Black 2%
Asian 2%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 10%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at St Lawrence University?
St Lawrence University has an acceptance rate of 58%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend St Lawrence University?
Tuition at St Lawrence University is $63,450 for in-state students and $63,450 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at St Lawrence University?
The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is 80%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is St Lawrence University a good school?
St Lawrence University has a Repit College Score of 64/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): 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 St Lawrence University?
St Lawrence University has a total enrollment of 2,089 students. Most students (98%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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