Sarah Lawrence College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Sarah Lawrence College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

49.9%

Admission Difficulty for Sarah Lawrence College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Exceptional
Applicant Competition		Average

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Sarah Lawrence is 49.9%. Its admission rate is the 31st lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Sarah Lawrence and can you get accepted?

Sarah Lawrence is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,587 out of the 5,186 who applied were admitted.

Sarah Lawrence College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.75. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Sarah Lawrence College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.75 or better
Earn A- grades in high school
Score 1360 on the SAT
Score 31 on the ACT
Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Sarah Lawrence GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.75

Typical High School Grades

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Sarah Lawrence College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Sarah Lawrence are to have around a 3.75 high school GPA. You are required to have exceptionally good grades and you should be graduating near the top of your class.

Even with a competitive GPA, admission to Sarah Lawrence will be challenging as the school denies more applicants than it admits.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Sarah Lawrence is 3.75 on the 4.0 scale. 33% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #18 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Sarah Lawrence is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.8 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Sarah Lawrence College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	33.25%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	19.22%	Avg
3.50 to 3.74	18.44%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	13.51%	Reach
3.00 to 3.24	7.53%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	6.75%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	1.3%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Sarah Lawrence SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Sarah Lawrence College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 15% of students submitted SAT scores and 6% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1260-1450

Applicants Submitting SAT

15%

SAT Scores for Sarah Lawrence College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	660
Math 25th Percentile	600
Composite 25th Percentile	1260

SAT Scores for Sarah Lawrence College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	740
Math 75th Percentile	710
Composite 75th Percentile	1450
Average SAT Score	1360

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Sarah Lawrence College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Sarah Lawrence is 1360 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1260-1450. Students who get into Sarah Lawrence College score in the top 17 percent of all SAT test takers.. Sarah Lawrence ranks #20 in the state of New York and #129 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1360 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Sarah Lawrence regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1260 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1260, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1160, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Sarah Lawrence College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1360 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1355, you have around a 50% chance of being admitted. A 1450 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 66% chance of getting in.

Sarah Lawrence College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1450 and Above	Good	>66%
1355 to 1450	Avg +	50%-66%
1260 to 1355	Avg -	34%-50%
1165 to 1260	Reach	22%-34%
Less than 1165	Low	<22%

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Sarah Lawrence ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

29-33

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Sarah Lawrence College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	31
Math 25th Percentile	25
Composite 25th Percentile	29

ACT Scores for Sarah Lawrence College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	35
Math 75th Percentile	30
Composite 75th Percentile	33
Average ACT Score	31

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Sarah Lawrence?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Sarah Lawrence is 31, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 29 and 33. The school ranks #15 in New York and #95 in the U.S. for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 31. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 29 and score in the score in the top 9 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 27.

6 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Sarah Lawrence College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Sarah Lawrence College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Sarah Lawrence for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 31 score has around 50% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 66% with a 33 ACT score.

Sarah Lawrence College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
33 and Above	Good	>66%
31 to 33	Avg +	50%-66%
29 to 31	Avg -	34%-50%
27 to 29	Reach	22%-34%
Less than 27	Low	<22%

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High School Class Rank

53% of Sarah Lawrence College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Sarah Lawrence College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	26%
Top 25% of class	53%
Top 50% of class	92%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Sarah Lawrence College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	4,255	931	5,186
Accepted	2,096	491	2,587
Acceptance Rate	49%	53%	50%
Enrolled	319	65	384
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	15%	13%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2024 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jan 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 69 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Sarah Lawrence College is $60.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Sarah Lawrence College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Sarah Lawrence College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Sarah Lawrence College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	No
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Sarah Lawrence is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.75 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1360 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1450 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 31 on the ACT places you in a strong position.