Academic Year 2024–2025
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (12-18 credits per semester) | $66,292 |
| Student Activities Fee | $242 |
| Health Services Fee | $328 |
| Room | $12,112 |
| Minimum Meal Plan (Required for all resident first-year students) |
$6,314 |
|
Student Health Insurance |
$4,867 |
|
Tuition Refund Insurance |
$765/year; $382.50/semester |
The General College Fee assessed separately in previous years is now included in the overall tuition amount.
Non-US citizens who will be applying for a student visa will need to document an additional $8,267 on the I-20 form for estimated health insurance ($4,867) and personal expenses ($3,400).
Students on Partial Programs 2024–2025
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition, per credit | $2,210 |
| Student Activities Fee, per semester | $121 |
| Health Services Fee | $328 |
| Room | $12,112 |
| Meal Plan | Varies |
|
Student Health Insurance |
$4,867 |
|
Tuition Refund Insurance |
$765/year; $382.50/semester |
The General College Fee assessed separately in previous years is now included in the overall tuition amount.
Matriculated students may not enroll in less-than-full-time programs unless there are special circumstances that have been approved by the Dean of Studies Office. In such cases, students will be charged according to the number of credits registered.
Maintenance of Matriculation Fee
Students on leave from the College, or on an off-campus year, who wish to maintain their matriculation status are charged a fee. For students on voluntary leave without studying in other programs the fee is $400 per semester. Students studying in non-Sarah Lawrence programs in cities where Sarah Lawrence runs its own program will be charged $2,000 per semester. Students attending programs in cities where Sarah Lawrence does not offer a study abroad or exchange program will be charged a $750 matriculation fee each semester. Visit the Study Abroad & Exchange Programs site for information on Sarah Lawrence programs.
Cost of Attendance 2024–2025
Cost of Attendance (COA) is made of up of direct and indirect costs. Direct costs are charges billed to you by the Office of Student Accounts. Indirect costs are estimated expenses associated with being enrolled at the college that you will not be billed for. This total COA figure is used in the determination of financial aid eligibility.
| Direct Costs | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (12-18 credits per semester) | $66,292 |
| Student Activities Fee | $242 |
| Health Services Fee | $328 |
| Housing & Food (On or Off-Campus)* | $18,426 |
| Estimated Total Direct Costs |
$85,288 |
| Indirect Costs | |
|
Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment |
$600 |
|
Transportation |
Varies |
|
Miscellaneous & Personal |
$800 |
|
Estimated Loan Fee |
$70 |
|
Estimated Total Indirect Costs |
$1,470 |
|
Estimated Total (Direct + Indirect) |
$86,758 |
*Commuter (at home, living with parents or family) $6,314
Net Price Calculator
Sarah Lawrence College has partnered with the College Board to offer a tool that may help determine an estimated financial aid package. Results are not guaranteed, but rather a general idea of what you may be eligible to receive. This tool is not recommended for international applicants. It just takes a few minutes!