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St Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college located in Canton, New York. St Lawrence University is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at St Lawrence University is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $58,201 10 years after enrolling, 42nd in New York, and in the top 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, St Lawrence University bachelor students earn 8% more than the national average. St Lawrence University is ranked 64th in New York.
St Lawrence University’s median net annual cost of $27,003 and average years to graduate of 4.1 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at St Lawrence University sorted by number of graduates - Economics, Psychology, Poli Sci/Government, Biology, Social Sciences, Other, Comms & Media Studies - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$27,003
Average years to graduate
4.1
Mathematics
Rank: #104
Economic score: 2.76
History
Rank: #48
Economic score: 3.38
Sociology
Rank: #313
Economic score: 12.72
English Language & Lit
Rank: #342
Economic score: 13.96
International studies
Rank: #55
Economic score: 18.85
Fine & Studio Arts
Rank: #287
Economic score: 62.68
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.1 years. 84% of all students graduate within 8 years. The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is 17% higher than the state average, and 15% above the average for all liberal arts colleges in the country.
At St Lawrence University, Pell Grant recipients represent 21% of the measured graduating class, 14% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at St Lawrence University graduates within 4.1 years.
St Lawrence University is in the bottom 50% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
St Lawrence University’s economic mobility score of 18.86 is calculated by adjusting the 1.17 economic score of lower-income students by the 21% pell grant recipients within the student body. St Lawrence University’s EMS of 18.86 ranks in the top 50% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 50%
The average Title IV recipient at St Lawrence University pays $27,003 a year, $48,547 less than the $75,550 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $27,003
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At St Lawrence University, 96% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $27,003 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 58% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $7,981. This is 4% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,355
Pell grants
$4,940
State grants
$2,981
Institutional grants
$40,912
St Lawrence University's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 57% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 5,217 applicants, of which 2,950 were admitted and 602 enrolled. St Lawrence University doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
100%
83%
Female
60%
59%
First time
94%
59%
In-state
39%
68%
1st generation
13%
35%
White
76%
52%
Black
4%
14%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Asian
2%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
12%
12%