University overview
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Bronxville, New York, is located about 16 miles north of the middle of New York City, and it’s the home of Sarah Lawrence College. These 16 miles can take as little as 30 minutes to drive when there’s no traffic, but it’s safer to estimate one hour by public transportation to get...
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Private nonprofit
Carnegie
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Setting
Large suburb
Applicants
4,452
Admits
2,603
Enrolled
438
SAT ERW: 670–750
SAT Math: 590–720
ACT: 29–32
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
438
438 students
Calendar
semester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
76%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
88%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Cost and affordability
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Average net price
N/A
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for Sarah Lawrence College. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Sarah Lawrence College — editorial overview (Bronxville, NY)
Bronxville, New York, is located about 16 miles north of the middle of New York City, and it’s the home of Sarah Lawrence College. These 16 miles can take as little as 30 minutes to drive when there’s no traffic, but it’s safer to estimate one hour by public transportation to get...
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
88%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
76%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
Sarah Lawrence College
Bronxville, New York, is located about 16 miles north of the middle of New York City, and it’s the home of Sarah Lawrence College. These 16 miles can take as little as 30 minutes to drive when there’s no traffic, but it’s safer to estimate one hour by public transportation to get...
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division III
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