Overview

St. Lawrence University is a Comprehensive institution located in Canton, NY, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 23 Romoda Drive
Canton, NY  13617-1455
United States

Contact Jeremy Freeman
Director of Admissions
Email: jfreeman@stlawu.edu
Phone: 315-229-5261
Fax: 315-229-5818

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Conservation Biology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/commerce, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
French Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Geology/earth Science, General
Geophysics And Seismology
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

5,367

Applied

3,138

Accepted

2,060

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,048

Females Applied

1,856

Females Accepted

61%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,318

Males Applied

1,281

Males Accepted

55%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.7

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	February 1st	March 15th	No
Early decision plan	November 2nd	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 17th	No
Transfer	March 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	625	630	710
SAT Math	630	625	700
ACT Composite	27	29	32

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

65,450

Private

Fees

450

Full-time student fees

17,000

Room & board

Financial Aid

57,916

Avg. Financial Aid Package

59,834

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

48,613

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,219

Avg. Loan Aid

27,466

Avg. Grant Aid

46,863

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

88.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

38%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,060

Total Undergrad students

9%

International Students

61%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.44%
Black or African American	2.11%
White or Caucasian	76.86%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.59%
Asian	1.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	2.3%
Other	1.42%

Gender

Male (45.49%)

Female (54.47%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	99%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Choral groups

Campus events:
Moving-Up Day, Candlelight Ceremony and Peak Weekend

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
The Thelomathesian Society (student government), Outing Club, Environmental Action Organization, Association for Campus Entertainment and La Sociedad Hispana

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rowing		Division 3	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Equestrian Sports	No		No
Field Hockey		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey		Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Rowing	No	No	No
Rugby		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Squash	No		No
Swimming And Diving		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

199

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 170

Part-time - 29

Male - 90

Female - 109