St. Lawrence University Description:
St. Lawrence University can boast that it has been coeducational with a progressive teaching philosophy since its founding in 1856. The school's name comes from the nearby St. Lawrence river, the site of both crew practice and academic research. The university has a graduate program in education, but SLU's primary focus is undergraduate education. With an 11 to 1 student / faculty ratio, students are sure to get a lot of interaction with the faculty. Study abroad, community service, and sustainability are all important parts of St. Lawrence's identity.
Admissions Data (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 34%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Math/Reading/Writing: 1710 / 1920
- ACT Composite: - / -
- admission data from http://www.stlawu.edu/admis/profile.html
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 2,319 (2,198 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 45.5% Male; 54.5% Female
- 98.6% Full-time
Costs (2007 - 08):
- Tuition and Fees: $35,600
- Books: $650
- Room and Board: $9,060
- Other Expenses: $800
- Total Cost: $46,110
St. Lawrence University Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 80%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 18%
- State / Local Grants: 31%
- Institutional Grants: 78%
- Loans: 62%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $4,740
- State / Local Grants: $2,412
- Institutional Grants: $20,241
- Loans: $7,613
Most Popular Majors:
Biology, Economics, English, Fine Arts, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
St. Lawrence University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.stlawu.edu/glance.html
"The mission of St. Lawrence University is to provide an inspiring and demanding undergraduate education in the liberal arts to students selected for their seriousness of purpose and intellectual promise."
