Bronxville, NY
Roughly 59 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 53% to 59% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,053 | 2,152 | 398 | 53% |
| 2020 | 3,674 | 2,007 | 385 | 55% |
| 2021 | 4,452 | 2,603 | 438 | 58% |
| 2022 | 5,186 | 2,587 | 384 | 50% |
| 2023 | 4,819 | 2,840 | 411 | 59% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,305 of 3,975 women and 535 of 844 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Sarah Lawrence College has an acceptance rate of 59% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,840 of 4,819 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 59 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
4,819 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 411 enrolled.
No. Sarah Lawrence College is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 53% to 59% — it has become less selective.