Sarah Lawrence College
Founded 1926
President Cristle Collins Judd (President)
Fees USD 67,000
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Sarah Lawrence College is a private liberal arts college founded in 1926 in Bronxville, New York, just 30 minutes from Manhattan. Sarah Lawrence is known for its unique conference system — small seminars of 10–15 students with individual weekly meetings with professors — making it one of the most distinctive educational models in American higher education. The college enrolls approximately 1,750 students and is especially celebrated for its programs in creative writing, theatre, dance, and the social sciences.
Academic Programs
- Creative Arts — Creative writing, theatre, dance, music, and visual arts
- Humanities — Literature, history, philosophy, and languages
- Social Sciences — Political science, sociology, anthropology, and psychology
- Natural Sciences — Biology, chemistry, physics, and environmental studies
- Graduate Programs — MFA in Theatre, MFA in Writing, MS in Human Genetics, MSEd
How to Apply
- Application: Common App or Sarah Lawrence Application
- Application Fee: $60
- Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
- Test Scores: Test-optional
- Essays: Personal essay + analytic essay on a book or film
- Recommendations: Two teacher recommendations + counselor report
- English Proficiency: TOEFL 90+ or IELTS 7.0+
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 1
- Early Decision II: January 1
- Regular Decision: January 15
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance Rate: ~49%
- Average GPA: ~3.7