St Lawrence University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,362
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	56%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	82%

Located in Canton, New York, St Lawrence University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

St Lawrence University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, St Lawrence University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

St Lawrence University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

56.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$60,220

Cost of attendance at St Lawrence University in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$60,220

Cost of attendance at St Lawrence University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at St Lawrence University received on average $43,640 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$43,640

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	126	22%	$4,793	$603,870
Other Federal Grant	126	22%	$9,047	$1,139,872
State Grant/Scholarships	121	21%	$2,981	$360,735
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	550	96%	$40,912	$22,501,325
Total Grant & Scholarships	550	96%	$43,640	$24,001,932

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of St Lawrence University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of St Lawrence University students is 81.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.6%.

81.9%

asian 75.0% 9 students
African American 64.7% 11 students
white 84.3% 455 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students
hispanic 68.6% 24 students
International Students 79.6% 39 students
Mixed Race 75.0% 15 students

Sport Conferences

Football Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Baseball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

St Lawrence University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

St Lawrence University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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