Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $63,678
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $63,678
- Average Net Price
- $21,132
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 12.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $17,546
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $17,546
- Books & Supplies
- $600
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $81,824
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $27,000
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $286/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 82.5%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 42.4%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 12.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $20,746 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $24,018 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $27,814 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $16,853 |
| $110,001+ | $21,166 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Despite a sticker price exceeding $80,000, most Sarah Lawrence families pay far less thanks to the college's generous aid programs. Net costs range from $20,746 for families earning under $30,000 to $27,814 for middle-income households making $48,000-$75,000. Even high earners often receive substantial aid, with families making over $110,000 paying an average of $21,166. Over four years, that translates to roughly $85,000-$110,000 for most students.
The college's signature don system and small classes come with manageable debt loads. Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, resulting in monthly payments of $286. That's reasonable considering alumni earn $53,603 ten years after graduation. The best deal goes to middle and upper-middle income families, who often receive the largest institutional grants averaging nearly $34,000. Low-income students also benefit , with 12.65% receiving Pell Grants.
The college's signature don system and small classes come with manageable debt loads. Graduates leave with a median debt of $27,000, resulting in monthly payments of $286. That's reasonable considering alumni earn $53,603 ten years after graduation. The best deal goes to middle and upper-middle income families, who often receive the largest institutional grants averaging nearly $34,000. Low-income students also benefit , with 12.65% receiving Pell Grants.
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