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St Lawrence University

#338 in US ranking Canton, NY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$84,550
Tuition & fees
$67,890
Avg. aid
$46,754
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
54%
SAT range
1255–1420
ACT range
30–33

Outcomes

Graduation rate
79%
Median salary
$46,964
1 yr after graduation

What does St Lawrence University offer in terms of athletics?

St. Lawrence competes in intercollegiate athletics, with varsity opportunities that include sports such as ice hockey, soccer, lacrosse, basketball, and track and field. Its athletics programs include NCAA competition; readers should not interpret a general institutional data flag to mean that the university has no NCAA teams. Division and conference affiliation can differ by sport, so a prospective athlete should verify the specific team's current status and recruiting rules.

Varsity teams are only one way to participate. Club and recreational activities can offer alternatives for students who do not want a varsity schedule, and campus fitness facilities support exercise outside formal competition. Sports such as rugby, ultimate Frisbee, and equestrian activities should not automatically be assumed to have the same status, funding, or admissions process as NCAA varsity teams.

What student groups and Associations are available at St Lawrence University?

Student organizations at St. Lawrence span student government, outdoor activities, environmental interests, entertainment, and cultural engagement. Representative names include the Thelomathesian Society, the Outing Club, the Environmental Action Organization, the Association for Campus Entertainment, and La Sociedad Hispana.

The Thelomathesian Society serves as a student-government organization, while other groups give students ways to plan activities or meet peers around shared interests. The university also reports student media, including a newspaper and radio station, as well as theater and choral participation. Club recognition and activity can change from year to year; students seeking a particular group should check the current organization directory rather than assume an older listing means it is active.

Who studies at St Lawrence University?

St. Lawrence enrolled 1,991 students in the reported institutional figures. The entering first-time, degree-seeking class numbered 424, while 19 transfer students entered in the measured group, indicating that new transfers formed a much smaller intake than first-year students.

Students came from New York, other states, and countries outside the United States. Reported geographic shares were approximately 36% from New York, 50% from other U.S. states, and 15% from abroad; rounding accounts for the combined total. The age counts were concentrated among students ages 18 through 24, so an adult learner should expect to join a predominantly traditionally aged student body.

Reported racial and ethnic enrollment includes students identified as White, Hispanic or Latino, Black or African American, Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and multiracial. Such categories describe a population; they do not establish what any student's social or academic experience will be.

How does student life look like at St Lawrence University?

St. Lawrence is a strongly residential campus: approximately 98% of students were reported as living on campus. That means much of everyday social life, studying, and programming takes place near classmates rather than around a large commuter population.

Students can connect through campus events, arts and media activities, recreation, and academic interests. Health services and personal or psychological counseling are also reported on campus. For a prospective student, the practical questions are how readily these services can be accessed, what support is available outside normal hours, and whether the campus's residential pace and North Country location suit their preferences.

What libraries are available to students at St Lawrence University?

Owen D. Young Library is St. Lawrence's main library. The university reports three campus libraries, giving students access to collections and study environments beyond a single central building.

Library services include reservable study rooms, and students can use library research resources when locating scholarly material for coursework. Before planning late-night work, students should check current building hours: the reported library information does not indicate a study area that stays open 24 hours a day, five or seven days a week. Students working off campus should also check how to authenticate for digital materials and request items the local collection does not hold.

St Lawrence University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1991

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

424

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

151 full time, 31 part time

Veterans affair office

No

St Lawrence University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,949
Graduate: 42

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,941
Part-time: 50

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 209
Men: 215

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 106
Black or African American: 42
White: 1,453
American Indian or Alaska Native: 9
Asian: 33
Two or more races: 40
Unknown: 27

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

St Lawrence University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

MenMen–

Basketball

BothBoth–

Cross-country running

BothBoth–

Equestrian sports

Both––

Field hockey

WomenWomen–

Football

MenMen–

Golf

BothBoth–

Ice hockey

BothBoth–

Lacrosse

BothBoth–

Rowing

MenMen–

Rugby

–Both–

Skiing (downhill)

BothBoth–

Soccer

BothBoth–

Softball

WomenWomen–

Squash

Both––

Swimming and diving

BothBoth–

Table tennis

–Both–

Tennis

BothBoth–

Track and field

BothBoth–

Ultimate Frisbee

–Both–

Volleyball

WomenWomen–

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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