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St Lawrence University

St Lawrence University is a small, private institution located in Canton, ny. Founded in 1856, St Lawrence University offers undergraduate degrees in 35 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 2,130 undergraduates
cost $62,020 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into St Lawrence University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 63.5%
SAT score average 1333
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.7
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

November
02
108 days away Early Decision date

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December
01
137 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! St Lawrence University is known for one of its top majors: Business/Commerce, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Mathematics and Statistics
Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business/Commerce, General
Economics
Psychology, General
Political Science and Government
Biology, General
Social Sciences, Other
English Language and Literature, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $62,020
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,995
Books & supplies $750
Other expenses $900
Cost of attendance* $79,665
Average financial aid package $57,916
Estimated cost $21,749 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $62,020
Additional expenses
Room & board $15,995
Books & supplies $750
Other expenses $900
Cost of attendance* $79,665
Average financial aid package $57,916
Estimated cost $21,749 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? St Lawrence University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,130, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

2,089

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
73%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At St Lawrence University, students love their The Thelomathesian Society (student government), student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 23 Romoda Drive, Canton, NY 13617
phone 315-229-5011
address www.stlawu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

The thelomathesian society (student government)

Outing club

Environmental action organization

Association for campus entertainment

La sociedad hispana

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about St Lawrence University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is St Lawrence University?

St Lawrence University is located in Canton, ny.

What is the acceptance rate at St Lawrence University? 

The acceptance rate for St Lawrence University is 63%.

What’s the average GPA for St Lawrence University?

The average high school GPA for St Lawrence University students was 3.7.

How much does it cost for 4 years at St Lawrence University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at St Lawrence University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $318,660.

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