St. Lawrence Admissions Information
St. Lawrence University
Canton, NY (
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Founded in 1856, St. Lawrence University stakes its place in history as New York's oldest coed university. Today, the school's reputation has shifted from that of pioneer in equality, to one of academic achievement. With a low student acceptance rate and a campus geared toward studies, St. Lewis encourages a pursuit of knowledge on students' behalf. In fact, the university's Canton, NY campus is considered a walking zone, as no vehicles are permitted on campus; in addition, those walking the campus will notice a zen, Japanese-like environment. In fact, these areas were designed by students who were simultaneously inspired by the reflective nature of Japan and the quiet beauty of upstate New York. This combination makes for a tranquil and welcoming environment for students, even at otherwise stressful exam times.
Despite the school's name, SLU is completely secular and not affiliated with any church. Following suit, the school's student body is comprised of many different ethnicities, religions, and backgrounds. Extracurricular offerings are similarly diverse. From the Islamic Culture Club to the Sexuality and Gender Activists (with many in between), SLU earns high marks for its range of student organizations.
Basic Info
Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Liberal Arts |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Rural setting, small town; Residential campus |
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| Athletics: |
Division III, Intercollegiate, Club and Intramural Sports |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
2,327 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
57% |
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| Percent international: |
5.84% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
54:46 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
12:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Social Sciences
Psychology
English
Biology
History
Visual and Performing Arts
Mathematics and statistics
Communications/Journalism |
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| Special study programs: |
Cross-Registration
Double Major
Independent Study
Internships
ROTC, Air Force
ROTC, Army
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Visiting/Exchange Student Program
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Fraternity/Sorority Housing
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Apartments For Single Students
Special Housing For International Students |
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Activities:
Campus Ministries
Dance
Film Society
International Students
Literary Magazine
Radio Station
Student Government
Yearbook |
Choral Groups
Drama
Fraternities
Jazz Band
Music Ensembles
Sororities
Student Newspaper |
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Fun Facts
- St. Lawrence is the oldest coed university in the state of New York.
- Although St. Lawrence is a nondenominational school, its mascot is the Saints.
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- Ranked a top northeastern university by U.S. News and World Report
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Admissions Information
Featuring a relatively low admissions rate of 39%, St. Lawrence attracts students who are equal parts academically driven and creatively inspired. Notably, the school asserts that an applicant's academic GPA and demonstrated personal qualities hold equal weight to selection officials (and, together, comprise the most important factors for admission). Other considerations, including an applicant's class rank, extracurricular activities, ethnicity, alumni relation, interview, and work experience all play a part in the admissions process, though to varying degrees.
| Admissions address: |
Payson Hall
Canton, NY 13617 |
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| Phone number: |
(315) 229-5261 |
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| Fax number: |
(315) 229-5818 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.stlawu.edu/admissions |
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| Email: |
admissions@stlawu.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Terry Cowdrey, Vice President and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
4,900 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
39% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
February 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 1 (Early Decision) |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
2 Academic Teacher Evaluations
School Report/Mid Year Report/Final Report |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
No-Always Mandatory
Considered if submitted: SAT or ACT with writing |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Scores are considered if submitted, but not required |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
560
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610
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660
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61%
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| SAT Math |
570
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520
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660
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61%
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| SAT Writing |
550
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610
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660
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61%
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| College Board code: |
2805 |
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| ACT code: |
2352 |
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