St Lawrence University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
St Lawrence University is a private research university in Canton, New York, enrolling about 1,918 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 54.34% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $67,258 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $65,900
- 2024 Average Net Price: $28,651 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 54.34% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,918 99.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 79.06%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 13.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 79.1%
- Average SAT Score: 1371
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,024
- Applicants (IPEDS): 5,367
- Room & Board: $17,000 annual estimate
St Lawrence University: what the data shows
Common questions about St Lawrence University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is St Lawrence University?
St Lawrence University is located in Canton, NY (ZIP 13617).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is St Lawrence University public or private?
St Lawrence University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does St Lawrence University cost?
Published tuition: $65,900.
Average net price after aid: $28,651.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,420 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $14,008 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $19,401 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,263 |
| $110,001+ | $37,450 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $263,600.
How hard is it to get into St Lawrence University?
Admission rate: 54.34%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1371 and midpoint ACT 31.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is St Lawrence University?
Total enrollment: 1,918 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,024 students.
Graduate enrollment: 42 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at St Lawrence University?
150%-time completion rate: 79.06%.
First-year retention: 90.8%.
What do graduates of St Lawrence University earn?
Median earnings: $55,037 six years after entry; $67,258 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
21.36% of students receive Pell grants.
What is St Lawrence University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (83 completions)
- Economics, General (73 completions)
- Psychology, General (54 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (47 completions)
- Political Science and Government, General (45 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (31 completions)
- Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other (26 completions)
- Environmental Studies (20 completions)
- English Language and Literature, General (20 completions)
- Sociology, General (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is St Lawrence University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 54.34%; completion rate 79.06%; median earnings $67,258 at 10 years; net price $28,651. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$65,900
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at St Lawrence University was $65,900.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$28,651
2024 Value
In 2024 St Lawrence University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,651.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$114,604 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$28,651 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$263,600 4-Year Tuition
$17,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$750 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$83,650 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$334,600 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for St Lawrence University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
21.36% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
53.98% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at St Lawrence University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for St Lawrence University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $46,040 | $46,040 | $25,301 |
| 2014 | $47,696 | $47,696 | $27,154 |
| 2015 | $49,420 | $49,420 | $26,755 |
| 2016 | $51,200 | $51,200 | $25,966 |
| 2017 | $52,990 | $52,990 | $27,691 |
| 2018 | $54,846 | $54,846 | $27,494 |
| 2019 | $56,765 | $56,765 | $27,774 |
| 2020 | $58,750 | $58,750 | $27,003 |
| 2021 | $60,220 | $60,220 | $28,020 |
| 2022 | $62,020 | $62,020 | $28,344 |
| 2023 | $63,870 | $63,870 | $30,561 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
54.34% Acceptance Rate
5,367 Total Applicants
3,138 Students Admitted
545 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.37% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1371
ACT Average: 31
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.5 - 3.7
Estimated Median GPA: 3.60
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
St Lawrence University reported total enrollment of about 1,918 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (75.8%), Non-Resident Alien (10.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). About 21.36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 13.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at St Lawrence University in 2024 is 1,918 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,024 students. Graduate enrollment is about 42 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
90.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 75.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
68.28% 100% Completion Time
79.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 68.28% of students graduating from St Lawrence University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 66% male / 34% female
- Economics, General: 75% male / 25% female
- Psychology, General: 30% male / 70% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for St Lawrence University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$67,258 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
486.87% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for St Lawrence University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 41 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 83 completions
2. Economics, General: 73 completions
3. Psychology, General: 54 completions
4. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 47 completions
5. Political Science and Government, General: 45 completions
6. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 31 completions
7. Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other: 26 completions
8. Environmental Studies: 20 completions
9. English Language and Literature, General: 20 completions
Most popular programs at St Lawrence University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for St Lawrence University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for St Lawrence University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 79.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,401
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $19,642
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
St Lawrence University is a private non-profit institution located in Canton, NY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Economics, General, Psychology, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,918 students. Student body composition includes White (75.8%), Non-Resident Alien (10.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.5%). The admission rate is 54.34%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1371. The 150%-time completion rate is 79.06%. Approximately 21.36% of students receive Pell Grants. About 13.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Canton, NY 13617
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
St Lawrence University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is St Lawrence University located?
St Lawrence University is located in Canton, NY.
What is St Lawrence University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at St Lawrence University is 54.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 5,367 applicants and 3,138 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does St Lawrence University cost?
Reported tuition is $65,900 and average net price is $28,651 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at St Lawrence University?
St Lawrence University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,024 students, White (75.8%), Non-Resident Alien (10.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend St Lawrence University?
About 13.2% of students at St Lawrence University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for St Lawrence University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, St Lawrence University reports midpoint SAT about 1371 and midpoint ACT about 31.
What do graduates of St Lawrence University earn?
Median earnings are $55,037 six years after entry and $67,258 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at St Lawrence University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 79.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do St Lawrence University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is St Lawrence University public or private?
St Lawrence University is a private nonprofit institution located in Canton, NY.
Is St Lawrence University an HBCU?
No. St Lawrence University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is St Lawrence University a tribal college?
No. St Lawrence University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.