Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $82,467. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $66,862 |
| Housing & meals | $17,546 |
| Books & supplies | $600 |
| Personal & travel | $800 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,341 |
| Total cost of attendance | $82,467 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: New York residents may qualify for the Tuition Assistance Program (TAP): up to $5,665 a year toward tuition at eligible New York colleges, for dependent students with New York net taxable family income up to $125,000. Not included in the prices above. New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC)
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Sarah Lawrence College net price compared with other New York colleges
Sarah Lawrence College has the 145th-lowest average net price of 157 New York colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 141 | Syracuse University | $38,793 | 84% | $79,164 |
| 142 | Vassar College | $39,343 | 91% | $71,366 |
| 143 | Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology | $39,986 | 39% | $64,973 |
| 144 | American Musical and Dramatic Academy | $41,416 | 72% | $26,975 |
| 145 | Sarah Lawrence College | $41,437 | 71% | $53,603 |
| 146 | Marist University | $41,544 | 80% | $77,819 |
| 147 | Dominican University New York | $41,832 | 53% | $61,171 |
| 148 | Jewish Theological Seminary of America | $43,195 | 90% | $92,751 |
| 149 | The Juilliard School | $43,571 | 93% | $37,827 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New York colleges →
Why Sarah Lawrence College costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Lawrence College | 62% | $41,437 | 71% | $53,603 | This school |
| Hobart William Smith Colleges | 64% | $31,563 | 77% | $68,831 | |
| New York School of Interior Design | 63% | $45,271 | 69% | $48,041 | |
| Uta Mesivta of Kiryas Joel | — | $4,156 | 70% | $31,853 | |
| St. John Fisher University | 66% | $28,945 | 74% | $66,944 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Sarah Lawrence College would cost you $9,874 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Sarah Lawrence College, mostly from more Sarah Lawrence College students living at home, which lowers its average (−$1,492).
- Hobart William Smith Colleges gives aided families $10,009 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New York resident | Sarah Lawrence College | Hobart William Smith Colleges | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $66,862 | $65,117 | +$1,745 |
| Books & supplies | $600 | $1,300 | −$700 |
| Housing & meals | $17,546 | $17,334 | +$212 |
| Personal & travel | $800 | $700 | +$100 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,341 | −$1,849 | −$1,492 |
| Sticker price | $82,467 | $82,602 | −$135 |
| Average grants | −$41,030 | −$51,039 | +$10,009 |
| You pay | $41,437 | $31,563 | +$9,874 |
“+” means Sarah Lawrence College costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Sarah Lawrence College cost questions
How much is tuition at Sarah Lawrence College?
Tuition and fees are $66,862 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Sarah Lawrence College?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $82,467 a year.
What do families actually pay at Sarah Lawrence College?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $41,437 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $29,876; $48–75k pay $40,869; $110k+ pay $47,810.
How much debt do Sarah Lawrence College graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 2.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Sarah Lawrence College overview