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The Sarah Lawrence College is a private institute situated in Yonkers, New York. It was established in 1926 by William Van Duzer Lawrence, a real-estate mogul. In its initial days, it was a women’s college which was transformed into a coeducational institute in the year 1968. In 2000, Sarah Lawrence College was named as the “college of the year” by The Princeton Review.
Sarah Lawrence College offers several undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Students can choose from courses in the fields of creative arts, history and social sciences, humanities and natural science, and mathematics. A number of exchange and international programs are also available.
Sarah Lawrence College's athletics department sponsors teams in equestrian, crew, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and softball. The official mascot of the teams is the Gryphon. Students are also involved in clubs and organizations including the Amnesty International, and APICAD.
Students attend Sarah Lawrence in Bronxville, NY, a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Sarah Lawrence degrees go up to the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Sarah Lawrence is known for its programs in drama and performing arts and liberal arts.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. One sign of prestige is that Sarah Lawrence only let in 44% of those who applied in 2007-2008.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Sarah Lawrence has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,700 students at Sarah Lawrence (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are female.
Sarah Lawrence has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Sarah Lawrence offers students meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Sarah Lawrence College
One Meadway
Bronxville, NY 10708
General Phone: (914) 337-0700
http://www.slc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 371 | liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, social studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 21 | genetic counseling |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 14 | drama, dance |
| Education and Teaching | 13 | elementary school teaching |
| Medical Administration | 9 | public health education |
| Family and Social Work | 6 | family studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Sarah Lawrence in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 303 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 131 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, Sarah Lawrence had a total enrollment of 1,700 students (1,632 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 23% |
| Women | 77% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 81% |
| Graduate | 19% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 61% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 21% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 34% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 21% |
| California | 17% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Sarah Lawrence offers campus housing for 1,015 of its 1,632 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Bronxville, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,801 | 1,236 | 44% | 363 | 29% |
| Men | 619 | 290 | 47% | 85 | 29% |
| Women | 2,182 | 946 | 43% | 278 | 29% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 40,350 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 40,350 |
| Room and board | $ 13,104 |
| Room charge | $ 8,756 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Sarah Lawrence participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 281300)
Sarah Lawrence has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 41 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 56 | $87,599 | 57 | $80,781 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $87,599 | 57 | $80,781 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sarah Lawrence Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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