Sarah Lawrence College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,470

Cost of attendance at Sarah Lawrence College in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$8,212
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,470

Cost of attendance at Sarah Lawrence College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average	$17,724
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Sarah Lawrence College was $34,091. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Sarah Lawrence College

Sarah Lawrence College net price calculator

$34,091

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in New York and nationwide.

New York's average	$12,043
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Sarah Lawrence College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$34,091	$7,305 (18%)	$18,317	$20,076	$21,760	$26,297	$16,435
2021	$41,396	$766 (2%)	$28,566	$25,765	$28,391	$33,079	$41,475
2020	$40,630	$608 (2%)	$25,638	$27,522	$28,797	$32,769	$42,015
2019	$40,022	$651 (2%)	$26,275	$27,433	$32,029	$33,530	$45,308
2018	$39,371	$6,474 (20%)	$23,109	$29,683	$24,922	$31,014	$39,877
2017	$32,897	$4,525 (12%)	$18,934	$20,563	$24,363	$25,500	$39,113
2016	$37,422	$1,534 (4%)	$28,373	$23,067	$29,389	$37,342	$44,400
2015	$35,888	$859 (2%)	$24,688	$25,649	$31,073	$30,197	$44,056
2014	$35,029	--	$22,821	$25,335	$29,855	$32,149	$48,612

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Sarah Lawrence College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$77,228	$2,488 (3%)	$59,470	$17,158	$600
2021	$74,740	No change	$57,520	$16,620	$600
2020	$74,740	$2,070 (3%)	$57,520	$16,620	$600
2019	$72,670	$2,404 (3%)	$55,900	$16,170	$600
2018	$70,266	$1,876 (3%)	$54,010	$15,656	$600
2017	$68,390	$1,748 (3%)	$52,550	$15,240	$600
2016	$66,642	$250	$51,038	$15,004	$600
2015	$66,392	$2,270 (4%)	$50,780	$15,012	$600
2014	$64,122	$1,486 (2%)	$48,696	$14,826	$600
2013	$62,636	--	$46,924	$15,112	$600

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Sarah Lawrence College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,075 dormitories available to its students at $10,774 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Sarah Lawrence College is $1,197 per month.
Does Sarah Lawrence College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Sarah Lawrence College for one academic year is $5,584, which works out to $620 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Sarah Lawrence College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $600.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Sarah Lawrence College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $800

If living off-campus, with family: $800

If living off-campus, not with family: $800
How much is Sarah Lawrence College application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $60 and $60 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Sarah Lawrence College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Sarah Lawrence College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,965	$1,688
For out-of-state students	$1,965	$1,688

Housing and Meal

Sarah Lawrence College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Sarah Lawrence College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,584	$10,774	N/A	21	1,075
2021	$5,400	$10,420	N/A	21	1,170
2020	$5,400	$10,420	N/A	21	1,160
2019	$5,672	$10,130	N/A	19	1,148
2018	$5,440	$9,830	N/A	19	1,100
2017	$5,196	$9,640	N/A	19	1,130
2016	$5,190	$9,502	N/A	19	1,073

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Sarah Lawrence College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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