Sarah Lawrence College

1 Mead Way
Bronxville, NY 10708-5999
http://www.sarahlawrence.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1926
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,339
Endowment58,151,000
Application DeadlineJanuary 1
Application Fee60
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineJanuary 1
Tuition36,088
Room/Board12,152
Services
Associated FirmsTeach for America; NYC Dept. of Parks and Recreation; Phillips Exeter Academy; JET Program; NYC Board of Education; Bloomberg Financial Markets; AFL-CIO; ABC News; Penguin-Putnam Press; Guggenheim Museum; Carnegie Bank; Eastchester Child Development Cente
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesinternships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training, other
MuseumsThere are three art galleries on campus. One of these is run by the students. Science Center, Visual Arts Building which includes a slide library, filmmaking, studio arts and photography facilities and a Music building that includes a music library. Theatre and dance studios.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, health service, health insurance
MuseumsThere are three art galleries on campus. One of these is run by the students. Science Center, Visual Arts Building which includes a slide library, filmmaking, studio arts and photography facilities and a Music building that includes a music library. Theatre and dance studios.
Periodical Subs916
# of Books282,676
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size41 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing84%
College housing typescoed dorms (36%), women's dorms (1%), men's dorms (1%), apartment for single students (21%), cooperative housing (41%), other housing options (0%)
Popular Events Students for Student Scholarships Fund Auction, Deb Ball, Poetry Slams, Coffeehaus Music Events, Theatre Events
Nearest AirportNew York City, NY (17), North White Plains (17)
Nearest TrainBronxville (1)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations32
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Phoenix (weekly)
Honor SocietiesN/A
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Interfaith Coalition, Hillel Jewish Student Union, Muslim Student Association, and the Sarah Lawrence Christian Union
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) APICAD (Asian Pacific Islanders Coalition for Action; and Diversity), Harambe (their mission is to support and educate on the African Diaspora), International Club, Unidad (fosters Latino/a appreciation and education throughout Sarah Lawrence).
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Art Club, Beyond Compliance, The Bubble (satirical newspaper), Debate Club, Eastern European Film Club, The Experimental Music Club, FLUX (Feminist), Grassroots, Green & Black: Live Wild or Die Club, The Illiterati, Invictus, Knit 1 Purl 2, Lindy Hop Club (Swing Dance), MESH SLC, Our Time Musical Theatre Troupe, PETA, Projekt Rhythm, QVC (Queer Variety Coalition), Sarah lawrence Film Society, SLC Survivalist Society, SLC Acts Up, SLC Cabaret, SLURP, Students for an Israeli-Palestinian Peace, Students Taking Action Now: Darfur (stand), Student Democrats, Support for Special Needs Individuals. ,