St Lawrence University
Canton, New York · Private
St Lawrence University admitted 56% of 5,229 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1270–1380 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 80% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at St Lawrence University
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Application deadlines
St Lawrence University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 2, 2026
- Early decision II
- February 1, 2027
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free. St Lawrence University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check St Lawrence University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 50% (139 of 276), compared with 56% for all applicants.
St Lawrence University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
101 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 20 took it, and 3 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How St Lawrence University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Character
Important
- Activities
Considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- Where you live
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Not considered
- Class rank
- First generation
- Legacy
- State residency
- Religion
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.62 GPA. 33% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $82,000 a year. After grants, students paid $36,175 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is St Lawrence University’s acceptance rate?
St Lawrence University admitted 56% of applicants: 2,919 of 5,229 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is St Lawrence University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 2, 2026, early decision II is due February 1, 2027, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for St Lawrence University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1270 to 1380, with a median around 1340. A score at or above 1340 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is St Lawrence University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does St Lawrence University require?
Besides the application and transcript, St Lawrence University asks for the Common App personal essay, one teacher recommendation, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does St Lawrence University have supplemental essays?
No. St Lawrence University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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