At a glance
Average net price
$28,651
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
79.1%
Admission rate
54%
Undergrad size
1,918
In-state tuition
$65,900
Out-of-state tuition
$65,900
Cost of attendance
$82,000
Median earnings (10y)
$67,258
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,371
- ACT midpoint
- 31
- Retention
- 90.8%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
17 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (38%), stem (32%), humanities & arts (26%).
- STEM32%
- Health1%
- Business3%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences38%
- Social sciences27.5%~527 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Biological sciences12.2%~234 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology10.2%~195 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication9.4%~180 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~164 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~86 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics4.3%~82 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English3.7%~70 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business3.3%~63 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~51 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History2.4%~47 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
32 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 185 | $47,045 | $26,113 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 147 | $49,358 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 141 | $33,742 | $25,070 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 105 | $40,977 | $27,000 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 102 | $37,681 | $25,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 90 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 79 | — | $27,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | $33,248 | $26,000 |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 54 | — | $25,000 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 42 | $26,512 | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 41 | $31,195 | $27,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Bachelor's | 38 | $28,583 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | $25,000 |
| Statistics. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 33 | — | — |
| Philosophy. | Bachelor's | 31 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | Bachelor's | 25 | — | $27,000 |
| Economics and Foreign Language/Literature. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 16 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | $26,500 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Area Studies. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Social Sciences, Other. | Bachelor's | — | $32,938 | $27,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About St Lawrence University
St Lawrence University is a mid-sized institution located in Canton, New York, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,918 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at St Lawrence University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $28,651 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $65,900 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $82,000 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 79.1%, a strong completion outcome. 90.8% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $67,258 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
St Lawrence University confers degrees and certificates across 17 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Social sciences, Biological sciences, Psychology. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (38% of credentials), stem (32% of credentials), humanities & arts (26% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
St Lawrence University accepts 54% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,371. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 31.
Location & campus
Set in Canton, New York (town), St Lawrence University draws students from across New York and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about St Lawrence University
Q.How much does St Lawrence University cost?
The average net price at St Lawrence University is $28,651 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $82,000.
Q.What is the graduation rate at St Lawrence University?
St Lawrence University has a 6-year graduation rate of 79.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into St Lawrence University?
St Lawrence University admits 54% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do St Lawrence University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median St Lawrence University graduate earns $67,258 per year.
Q.What is tuition at St Lawrence University?
Published tuition is $65,900 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is St Lawrence University located?
St Lawrence University is located in Canton, New York (ZIP 13617).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with St Lawrence University at their official website.