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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

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

Net price by family income bracket
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

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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.

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