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St Lawrence University

Canton, New York 13617

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate58.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1343

Reading & WritingMid: 665
630710
MathMid: 645
625700

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 31
2932

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
21%
First-generation
13%

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.7%/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

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
11:1

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

86%

Positive

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
10 Years$67,258

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#54
vs 2024
Forbes
#158
vs 2024
Wall Street Journal
#29
vs 2024
Washington Monthly
#98
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Soccer programBasketball narrowlyDivision iiiSquashNational championshipSwimCross countryTrackFootballField hockeyLacrosseIce hockey

History & Fun Facts

  • That department became today's liberal arts university, while the seminary closed in 1965 with the Unitarian/Universalist consolidation.
  • In 1974, two early campus buildings, Richardson Hall (1855–56), and Herring-Cole Hall (1869–1902), were listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • In 1984, structures built before 1930 were listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St.
  • The campus student center was completed in the spring of 2004, and serves as the school's hub at the center of campus.

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BTV Burlington99 mi
SYR Syracuse Hancock112 mi
ALB Albany144 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA257 mi · ~7h 25m drive
New York, NY274 mi · ~7h 55m drive
Hartford, CT232 mi · ~6h 42m drive
Providence, RI269 mi · ~7h 46m drive
Albany, NY151 mi · ~4h 22m drive
Syracuse, NY117 mi · ~3h 23m drive
Rochester, NY157 mi · ~4h 32m drive
Buffalo, NY220 mi · ~6h 21m drive
Philadelphia, PA320 mi · ~9h 15m drive
Pittsburgh, PA378 mi · ~10h 55m drive
Harrisburg, PA311 mi · ~8h 59m drive
Newark, NJ271 mi · ~7h 50m drive
Trenton, NJ303 mi · ~8h 45m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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