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Students attend Sarah Lawrence in Bronxville, New York, 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 45% of those who applied in 2005. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Sarah Lawrence maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Sarah Lawrence is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 1,662 students at the school (as of 2005). A very high share of students at Sarah Lawrence are female.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. 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
Admissions Phone: (914) 395-2510
Financial Aid Phone: (914) 395-2570
http://www.slc.edu
Sarah Lawrence awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 343 | liberal arts and sciences, creative writing, social studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 20 | drama, dance |
| Science | 15 | human genetics |
| Education And Teaching | 11 | elementary school teaching |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | family studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Sarah Lawrence in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 262 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 130 | 8 |
In 2005, Sarah Lawrence had a total enrollment of 1,662 students (1,564 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 24% |
| Women | 76% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 16% |
| California | 12% |
| Massachusetts | 9% |
| New Jersey | 8% |
| Pennsylvania | 6% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Washington | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Arizona | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| District of Columbia | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
Sarah Lawrence offers campus housing for 1,021 of its 1,564 (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 | 2,634 | 1,174 | 45% | 378 | 32% |
| Men | 570 | 266 | 47% | 91 | 34% |
| Women | 2,064 | 908 | 44% | 287 | 32% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| 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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (914) 395-2510
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 34,042 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 34,042 |
| Room and board | $ 11,464 |
| Room charge | $ 7,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,410 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (914) 395-2570
Sarah Lawrence has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 14 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 56 | $74,146 | 48 | $75,319 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 56 | $74,146 | 48 | $75,319 |
*: 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 students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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