Canton, NY
Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 42% to 58% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,998 | 2,968 | 606 | 42% |
| 2020 | 5,952 | 2,813 | 571 | 47% |
| 2021 | 5,217 | 2,950 | 602 | 57% |
| 2022 | 5,172 | 3,284 | 533 | 64% |
| 2023 | 5,367 | 3,138 | 545 | 58% |
Fall 2023 applicants
1,856 of 3,048 women and 1,281 of 2,318 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 | Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| 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
St Lawrence University has an acceptance rate of 58% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,138 of 5,367 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 58 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,367 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 545 enrolled.
No. St Lawrence University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 42% to 58% — it has become less selective.