Sarah Lawrence College 2023-2024 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Bronxville, New YorkLocation

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1675enrollment

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Sarah Lawrence College is a private college that was founded in the year 1926 and offers more than a hundred courses in about 50 disciplines including creative & performing arts, history & social sciences, humanities, natural sciences & mathematics. The college also offers global programs in countries such as China, Cuba, Italy, Japan, England, France, Netherlands, etc. and is one of the coveted choices for international students seeking to study in the USA.

The organization welcomes candidates from different corners of the world and consists of 14% of international students. The college has a total of 1,675 students with 1,377 undergraduates and 298 graduate studying students. With an acceptance rate of around 53%, the institute is one of the competitive colleges of the US Education System.

Some of the salient points to be taken note of regarding the admissions process at Sarah Lawrence College are as listed below.

Admissions at the institute take place during the 3 intakes of fall, spring and summer.
Applicants must deposit a nonrefundable fee of 60 USD when seeking admission.
The GPA requirement for being eligible at the college is 3.71 or above.
Other Factors contributing to the admission process include essays, letter of recommendation, school reports and the rigor of high school coursework.
Standardized tests (such as the ACT and SAT), interviews, and artistic supplements are optional for admission.
While submitting portfolios, candidates need to first choose the option in the common application.

Candidates must note that the optional documents in no way hinder a candidate’s admission and thus, a candidate must try to score a good GPA while in high school as that’s the most competitive aspect of seeking enrollment at the college. Though SAT/ACT scores are optional but could enhance one’s application if above average.

Highlights

Admission portal	Common application portal
Application fee	60 USD
Acceptance rate	56%
Average SAT score	1240 – 1420
Average ACT score	27 – 32
Mode of payment	Standard Bank Transfer, credit/debit card via Flywire
Academic calendar	Semester-based
Intake sessions	Fall, Spring, Summer
Work experience	Recommended
Financial aid	Available
Contact	Assistant Dean of Studies / Director of International Admission & Student Advising for South Asia: Shirley Be Contact: 914-395-2505 Email: sbe@sarahlawrence.edu

Sarah Lawrence College Admission Deadlines

The institute provides a plethora of courses for international students that observe different deadlines when offering admissions. Some of the upcoming deadlines to be observed at the college are as mentioned below.

Early Action: November 1
Early Decision I: November 1
Early Decision II: January 2
Regular Decision: January 15

International Student Admissions

Admission Portal: Apply using the common application portal

Application Fee: 60 USD

Basic Admission Requirements:

Complete application
Official High School Transcripts
Relevant Test Scores
Verification of financial support
Affidavit of Support
Copy of Passport
Personal essay
Letters of recommendation

Mailing Address: Sarah Lawrence College, 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, New York 10708

English Proficiency Test Scores

Non-native English speakers must note to provide relevant test scores like TOEFL/ IELTS or equivalent when looking for enrollment at the college. The minimum test scores to be eligible for admissions is as follows:

TOEFL (paper): 600 or higher
TOEFL (computer): 250 or higher
TOEFL: (iBT): 100 or higher
IELTS: 7.0 or higher

Visa process for international students

The students will be required to be accepted in the University before they can be given the Form I-20 for procuring the visa to study in the USA.
Before that, students are required to submit the following documents:
- Financial Affidavit of Support
- Bank Statement (bank statements shall reflect at least 6 months of deposit and be in the name of the individual taking responsibility of the payments)
- Copy of passport identification page
- After this, pay your SEVIS Fee. Your SEVIS ID will be printed on I- 20.
- Students are required to bring a copy of their online receipt to their interview as well as when they travel to the U.S.
- Students can apply for an F or J visa and schedule an interview by visiting the U.S. Embassy website for your country of residence.
Following documents are required for the interview:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Form I-20
- Acceptance Letter
- I-901 receipts
- Proof of funding (updates bank details)
- Proof of return to your home country after the program
- Question to be prepared for: WHY chose Sarah Lawrence

Sarah Lawrence College Undergraduate Admissions

Admission portal: Apply using the common application

Application fee: 60 USD

Bausch Academic Requirements:

Applicants need to submit SAT scores to fulfil academic requirements. ACT scores are not required.
The applicants also need to submit all the coursework from high school. All the transcripts must be in English. These will be uploaded while filling the common application.
Candidates are also required to write essays(while submitting the common application), submit two letters of recommendation.
The test scores are optional. If a candidate feels that these scores enhance the overall application, they could submit. Else, they have an option to opt out of it.

SAT/ACT Score Requirements

Test Name	Average Score	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
ACT	29	27	31
SAT	1312	1240	1410

Sarah Lawrence College Graduate Admissions

Admission portal: Apply using the common application

Application fee: 60 USD

Baisc Admission requirement

Essays
2 Letters of recommendation from academic teachers
Standardized Test Scores
English Proficiency Test Scores
Artistic Supplements (optional)
Copy of Passport
Visa Details
Must hold a bachelor’s degree that is accredited from a known university.

Supporting Documents:

MFA, Creative writing
- A personal interview, names of two recommenders (Former faculty or employer)
- An autobiography, a writing sample, a sample of professional writing
MA, Health advocacy program
- Health Advocacy Statement of Purpose, Autobiography, Academic writing sample
Candidates must have complete knowledge of Microsoft office and must meet all technical requirements.

The admission requirements for some of the well-regarded courses of the university are mentioned below:

Name of program	Application	Pre-Requirements	Other requirements
Master of Science in the Art of Teaching	Fee: 60 USD Deadline: February 1	GRE(Code: 2810); MAT (Code: 1501), TOEFL (code: 2810)	Transcripts, Interview, 2 Recommendation Letter, Writing Response
MS in Human Genetics	Fee: 60 USD Deadline for fall: December 13	3.0 in previous college work, GRE Scores, TOEFL	Transcripts, Interview, 2 Recommendation Letter, Writing Response; Register for MATCH
Master of Arts in Women’s History	Fee: 60 USD Deadline: February 1	3.0 in previous college work, GRE Scores, TOEFL	Transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, writing response,
Master of Fine Arts in Writings	Fee: 60 USD Deadline: December 15	Must have received a Bachelor of Arts or equivalent degree, TOEFL	Transcripts, two letters of recommendation, writing response

Sarah Lawrence College is one of the prestigious colleges for Liberal Arts and is quite selective towards its approach in admissions and thus, an early application will be beneficial. Make sure that you apply for financial aid before the stated deadline to avoid becoming ineligible.

The institute reads and reviews every application comprehensively and admits students irrespective of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. The common application essay is an important way to showcase your capabilities and if good enough, could increase your admission chances. These essays have three different topics to choose from. The college admissions office gives a lot of options but it is always safe to portray good candidature to assure admission