Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.In an ideal location, St. Lawrence is a diverse liberal arts learning community of inspiring faculty, serious students, and accomplished alumni, guided by tradition and focused on the future. The mission of St. Lawrence University is to provide an inspiring and demanding undergraduate education in the liberal arts to students selected for their seriousness of purpose and intellectual promise.
School Overview: | St Lawrence University | |
| County | Saint Lawrence County, NY | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 196 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,488 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,390 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 98 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 2,398 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 90 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% |
| % Black | 3% | 6% |
| % White | 89% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $44,400 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $44,400 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | 37,675 | |
| Percent Admitted | 48% | 64% |
School Notes:
- St. Lawrence University provides institutional support to help you achieve your academic, intellectual, and co-curricular goals. First, every student on campus has a faculty adviser, coordinated through the Office of Academic Advising. Advisers are available to guide you as you make decisions about your academic life. In addition, there are resources available to help students - both strong students and students who are struggling - to achieve academic success.
- St. Lawrence considers its location one of our greatest assets. Where we are shapes who we are, and will shape your experience in transformative ways.
- Count on the St. Lawrence network to offer lifelong support in whatever ways you need.
- Our First-Year Program and our Adirondack Semester are two nationally renowned programs offered by St. Lawrence.
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