St Lawrence University

Canton, NY · Town (remote)

AskSchool #143 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
54.3%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$28,651
Sticker price $82,000
Graduation rate
79%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$67,258
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
54.3%
Applicants (fall 2023)
5,367
Admitted (fall 2023)
3,138
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
545
Yield (admitted who enroll)
17%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
61%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
55%
SAT reading, middle 50%
645–710
SAT math, middle 50%
610–710
ACT composite, middle 50%
30–33
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
19% / 4%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
required
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
considered
College-prep program completed
required
Recommendations
required
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
not considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$13,420
Family income $30–48k$14,008
Family income $48–75k$19,401
Family income $75–110k$24,263
Family income $110k+$37,450
Full sticker price (per year)
$82,000
Tuition & fees – in-state
$65,900
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$65,900
Median debt at graduation
$27,000
Students with federal loans
54%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
79%
Freshmen who return for year 2
91%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$36,119
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$67,258

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,918
Graduate students
42
Student-to-faculty ratio
11 : 1
Women
53%
Students receiving Pell grants
21%
Full-time faculty
79%

Undergraduate diversity

White76%
International11%
Hispanic5.5%
Black2.2%
Two or more2.1%
Asian1.7%
Unknown1.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.5%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Social Sciences23%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences14%
Psychology12%
Mathematics & Statistics7.0%
Natural Resources & Conservation7.0%
Communication & Journalism6.0%
Interdisciplinary Studies5.5%
Business & Marketing4.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Kathryn A. Morris
Main phone
(315) 229-5011
Address
23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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