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Tuition & Costs

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$59,316 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$44,220 tuition
$13,504 on campus room & board
$600 books
$992 fees

$59,316 Annual Cost to Attend

Cost Breakdown
$44,220 tuition
$13,504 on campus room & board
$600 books
$992 fees
Estimated Net Price
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Average Aid

$28,579 Annual Institutional Aid

Average Aid
59% of students receive aid
18% get federal aid ($5,179 avg)
8% get state aid ($3,390 avg)
53% get institn'l aid ($28,579 avg)
50% get loans ($5,189 avg)

Tuition Trends

Historical Tuition and Fees, with Projected Future Amounts

Future projections are based on past four years' data averaging 3.87% annual change in in-state tuition and fees and 3.87% change in out-of-state tuition and fees. Amounts shown are estimates only and not guaranteed. For a better estimate, contact the college directly.

Financial Aid

$5,553,469
Annual Aid Awarded
Aid/Loans
Average Amount Percent Awarded
Grant or Scholarship Aid $30,853 53%
Federal Grant Aid $5,179 18%
Pell Grants $4,165 18%
Other Federal Grants $1,338 14%
Institution Grant Aid $28,579 53%
State Grant Aid $3,390 8%
Student Loans $5,189 50%
Federal Loans $3,796 50%
Other Loans $14,071 5%

Merit Aid

Financial Aid Timeline
Financial aid priority deadline: -
Financial aid deadline: February 1
College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about: -
Student must reply to financial aid decision by: -
Does Sarah Lawrence College offer...
Tuition Payment Plan? Yes
Financial Aid Contact Info
One Meadway
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 337-0700
http://www.slc.edu
Costs Per Credit Hour
In State $1,474
Out of State $1,474

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Bang for the buck
  • 4
  • Happy SLCer
  • Mar-18-2013 I am a current student here

    There is a lot of buzz about the price tag of SLC, but I definitely think that the classes and environment are worth what I am paying to go to the school. They are known for large financial aid packages as well, so don't let the large sticker price deter you. The professors and classes are amazing, I don't know of anywhere else you can go that is quite the same caliber.

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  • 5
  • Miriam from Houston, TX
  • Jan-18-2013 I am a current student here

    The rumors are true! SLC is the most expensive college in the US currently. BUT(!!) I honestly believe that it is worth every cent. You can practically create your own curriculum (with some guidance from your don) to explore things you would never explore or really go as far into your favorite topic. All the classes are appealing and one of the biggest complaints I hear from my peers are how they're going to narrow down their potential classes. We do only take 3 classes per semester, but the amount of time you spend on your conference work makes those five credits seem like it should actually be ten. I transferred in from a state university where I took 19 credit hours per semester, and I never worked half as hard there as I did at SLC. It's really easy to slack off in your classes because there are no tests or quizzes, but eventually it will catch up to you, and you'll wish you hadn't. Besides, with the wide range and variety of classes, there's a huge chance you won't even want to slack off because you'll be so excited for your class's next meeting!

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  • 4
  • Poetry student at SLC
  • Nov-11-2012 I am a current student here

    It's so expensive to attend Sarah Lawrence, but if you're truly passionate about something it's certainly worth it. Take advantage of the time with your professors, because that's what is really going to make it worth your time and money.

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  • 4
  • Adam from NJ
  • Sep-20-2012 I am a current student here

    This school is amazing. I feel I've learned more here than I learned in the eighteen years I spent in school before I came here combined. I feel I have actually better learned *how to learn*. But this school is extremely expensive, and though financial aid is attainable, it's still straining me economically. It's tough to say the price tag is completely worth it, but this school is truly one-of-a-kind. If you can afford to come here, even if it's a close call, I still recommend you do. The price tag seems hefty at first, but you really get so much for your money. The staff here is amazing. It's just an intellectual haven, and though I wish it wasn't so expensive, it is what it is, and if it's what you truly want, go for it.

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  • 5
  • Cara from Portland, OR
  • Sep-17-2012 I am a current student here

    Though it's quite expensive, you won't find more in depth classes or more dedicated teachers than what you find here.

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