St. Lawrence University
Admissions
Interested in attending St. Lawrence University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into St. Lawrence University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into St. Lawrence University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, St. Lawrence accepted 58% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 5,366 people applied and 3,138 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at St. Lawrence University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 17% ended up enrolling at St. Lawrence University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into St. Lawrence University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things St. Lawrence considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Class Rank
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Standardized Test Scores
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into St. Lawrence University?
Grades
Students who recently attended St. Lawrence University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.73. 39% of freshmen who attended St. Lawrence were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 76% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
St. Lawrence is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to St. Lawrence University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
Early Decision
Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. St. Lawrence's Early Decision acceptance rate is 63%, compared to 58% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend St. Lawrence University, you might consider applying Early Decision.
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