St. Lawrence University
- 4 Year
- CANTON, NY
CollegeGrad School
St. Lawrence University
- 4 Year
- CANTON, NY
- Rating 3.62 out of 5 781 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B+
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade A minus
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade A minus
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade B minus
- Campus Foodgrade B minus
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B+
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About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Liberty League
St. Lawrence University Rankings
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SLU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
57%
Application Deadline
February 1
SAT Range
1220-1400
ACT Range
29-32
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Cost
Net Price
$31,744 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$43,640 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
96%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
11:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
83%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 46 responses54%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 61 responses58%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 62 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business91 Graduates
- Economics79 Graduates
- Psychology73 Graduates
- Political Science and Government67 Graduates
- Biology45 Graduates
- Social Sciences35 Graduates
- English33 Graduates
- Communications31 Graduates
- Environmental Science25 Graduates
- Mathematics24 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,130 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
15
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
35%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
93%
Poll
51%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene. 65 responsesPoll
64%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 74 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$50,100 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
82%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%76%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 17 responsesSimilar Colleges
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St. Lawrence University Reviews
Rating 3.62 out of 5 781 reviews
St. Lawrence is known to have a tight knit and fun community. That comes from the culture of campus groups/ housing and many long standing traditions. It makes sense that any alumni you ask raves about SLU. However, as a current junior it is hard to believe some of the stories of SLU being a fun and inviting environment. The current administration, led by Kate Morris and many more non alumni, have made an obvious and aggressive effort to dismantle any party culture, traditions, Greek life and theme houses on campus. Sure in todays climate many schools are looking to minimize risk, but there is absolutely no regard given to student life by the current president and clearly only a focus on maximizing profits. Without the classic traditions and culture that the school is very quickly taking away, I can’t see the draw of attending SLU. I loved living in Canton my first years because campus was fun. Now it is a boring school with cold weather, in an incredibly quiet town.
Had the best experience that you could possibly have being in the middle of nowhere starting in the middle of the pandemic. Obviously towards the end of your 4 years you know everyone and everything, but that drew me to this small of a school and the community feel was strong, especially because we're an on-campus type of school.
I recently graduated out of SLU and four years in Canton included some ups and downs. But as doing my master's degree in a similar institution in NYS, I realized how well things at SLU are. Professors were great and genuinely wanted to help you to succeed in many different fields. Over my four years, I had such a great relationship with my advisor and other staff members. Dining services were great with different options and locations, especially Time Out Cafe in the Athletic Center was a clutch as a student-athlete! Athletics were also well organized, and our facilities were well taken care of. However, the student body is mostly rich New England kids and if you don't like to party, you might feel a bit left out. Dorms, besides Kirk Douglas Hall, are outdated and would need more than cosmetic repair. For me, SLU was the right choice, and really got a lot out of my time there.