St. Lawrence University
Founded 1856
President Kathryn Morris (President)
Fees USD 60,910
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Rural
St. Lawrence University is a private liberal arts university founded in 1856 in Canton, New York, in the St. Lawrence River valley near the Canadian border. SLU was one of the first coeducational universities in the United States and remains committed to its distinctive residential and liberal arts education. The university enrolls approximately 2,400 students and is particularly known for its environmental studies, global studies, and science programs, as well as its distinctive First-Year Program.
Academic Programs
- Department of Environmental Studies — Nationally recognized field-based programs
- Department of Economics — Quantitative economics with strong graduate placement
- Department of Global Studies — International relations and area studies
- Department of Biology — Pre-med and research biology programs
- Department of Psychology — Research-oriented psychology
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Application Fee: $60
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1230–1430, ACT 28–33
- Acceptance Rate: ~40%
Key Deadlines
- Early Decision I: November 1
- Early Decision II: January 15
- Regular Decision: February 1