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St Lawrence University

Canton, New York 13617

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for psychology

St Lawrence University is a private institution in Canton with particular strength in psychology and biology. With an average SAT of 1343, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,258 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,561.

Established
1856
Motto
Fides et Veritas
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Liberty League Athletic Conference
Division
Division I

Campus Visits

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58%Acceptance
1343SAT Avg
2,040Students
11:1Student:Faculty
80%Grad Rate
$67,258Earnings 10yr
$30,561Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

St Lawrence University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1343

Reading & WritingMid: 665
630710
MathMid: 645
625700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2932

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

58.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1343

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$63,870
Room & Board$16,480
Books & Supplies$750
Total Cost of Attendance$79,665
Average Net Price$30,561
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,250
$30–48K$17,287
$48–75K$21,671
$75–110K$29,263
$110K+$40,029

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$30,561

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$22,670

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,040
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 77%
Black 2%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate79.7%
Freshman Retention86.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$55,037
8 Years$58,917
10 Years$67,258

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$51,500
Men
$70,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#54
Forbes
#158
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#98

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

139Very High

Estimated from NY state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
257 mi(445 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
274 mi(475 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
320 mi(555 min)

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