St Lawrence University

What is the cost of studying for a year at St Lawrence University?

St. Lawrence's published price is high, but the amount an individual student pays can be substantially lower after grants and scholarships. For 2024-25, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $65,450, with $450 in required fees; the same tuition was reported for in-state and out-of-state students.

Reported typical room and board charges totaled $17,510, and books and supplies were estimated at $750. Adding those figures to tuition and required fees produces $84,160, before transportation, personal expenses, or any other applicable costs. This is an illustration using figures from the same reporting year, not a personalized financial-aid offer or necessarily the university's complete cost-of-attendance budget.

Grants make the distinction between sticker price and net price important: IPEDS reports that 99% of students received financial aid, and the average grant award to undergraduates across reported sources was $46,754. Among the reported income groups, average net price ranged from $14,008 for families with annual income up to $48,000 to $37,450 for those above $110,000. These are group averages, not quotes for a particular household; assets, family circumstances, housing, and eligibility can change an offer.

Eligible students may be considered for institutional scholarships and need-based aid, federal grants and loans, and applicable New York State aid. Military education benefits may also apply to eligible students. The university's current aid instructions establish which forms and deadlines apply; applicants comparing offers should distinguish grants from loans and include estimated travel and personal spending alongside billed charges.

What are the work-study opportunities at St Lawrence University?

Student employment can provide spending money and work experience, but it is not the same as a grant that automatically reduces a tuition bill. Federal Work-Study is a need-based aid program for eligible students; a work-study award ordinarily sets an earnings limit, and students generally must obtain a qualifying job and work the hours to receive wages.

Campus jobs and other part-time positions may be available outside Federal Work-Study. Applicants should check St. Lawrence's student employment listings and financial-aid instructions for eligibility, hiring procedures, and whether a position is work-study-only. An internship is another distinct option: it may provide academic credit, pay, both, or neither, depending on the placement and program rules. St. Lawrence does not require an internship of every student.

For career-related work, the university's career services include individual planning, résumé preparation, interview workshops, job listings, and employer recruitment. These resources can help students search for opportunities, but they do not guarantee a job or a particular wage.