St. Lawrence University, founded in 1856, is a private, coeducational liberal arts college. Known for an innovative first-year program and study-abroad opportunities, students may choose from more than 30 major areas of study and pre-professional programs, as well as numerous athletic programs, extracurricular activities, and community service opportunities. Its 1,000-acre campus is located in Canton in northern New York, about 90-minutes from Ottawa, Ontario.

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collegeType
Private
studentType
Coed
1,778
Undergraduates
877
Men - 49.3%
902
Women - 50.7%
35
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
56% of 5,229 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Regular Admission Deadline
March 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.62
SAT Math
630 average
620-690 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
625 average
630-730 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
27 average
27-31 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$89,095
Tuition and Fees
$69,935
Room and Board
$17,510
Average Percent of Need Met
90%
Average Freshman Award
$63,245
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$36,426
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
144
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
12%
10-19
56%
20-29
28%
30-39
2%
40-49
1%
50-99
1%
Over 100
0%
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Canton Population
11,024
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
99% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division III
Sororities
17% of women participate
Fraternities
12% of men participate
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
0.6%
Asian
2%
Black/African-American
2.7%
Hispanic/Latino
6.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
2.7%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.1%
White
83.9%
Unknown
1.5%
International Students
10.7%
First-Year Students Returning
90.3%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
69.2%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
78%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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