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49.9%Acceptance
$63,678Tuition
1,468Students
70%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$53,603Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalLiberal ArtsNCAA Division IIIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Admissions Details

Acceptance Rate
49.9%
Average SAT
1,355
SAT Range (25th–75th)
1,260–1,450
ACT Composite (avg)
31
Total Enrollment
1,468

Admissions Overview

Sarah Lawrence is moderately selective with a 49.88% acceptance rate. About half of applicants get admitted, making it competitive but not impossible to enter. Successful students typically score between 1260 and 1450 on the SAT, with an average of 1355. The college attracts students who thrive without traditional academic structures like grades or required courses. Admissions officers look for intellectually curious applicants who want to design their own academic path through the don system. Creative students often gravitate here, following in the footsteps of alumni like filmmaker J.J. Abrams and designer Vera Wang. The school values independent thinkers who can handle academic freedom responsibly.