St Lawrence University Acceptance Rate (54%) & SAT/ACT

Q: How many applicants get into St Lawrence University?

St Lawrence University's acceptance rate was 54% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,309 of 6,089 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 54% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 645–710 reading and writing, 610–710 math

ACT, middle 50%: 30–33 composite

Average net price: $36,175 a year (2022–23)

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St Lawrence University GPA requirements

St Lawrence University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and St Lawrence University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

St Lawrence University acceptance rate

St Lawrence University admitted 3,309 of 6,089 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 54%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

St Lawrence University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Canton, New York, with 1,949 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered St Lawrence University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	645	690	710
SAT Math	610	660	710
ACT Composite	30	32	33

15% submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores, as St Lawrence University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1371 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What St Lawrence University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with St Lawrence University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

St Lawrence University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $36,175 a year at St Lawrence University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into St Lawrence University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. St Lawrence University admitted 54% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What SAT and ACT scores do St Lawrence University students have?

The middle 50% of St Lawrence University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 645–710 in reading and writing and 610–710 in math; ACT composite 30–33, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is St Lawrence University test optional?

Yes. St Lawrence University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 15% sent SAT scores and 5% sent ACT scores.

How many applicants get into St Lawrence University?

St Lawrence University's acceptance rate was 54% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,309 of 6,089 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is St Lawrence University hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. St Lawrence University admitted 54% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into St Lawrence University?

A lot: St Lawrence University requires high school GPA, college preparatory program, recommendations and essay or personal statement. It considers high school record, high school class rank, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What GPA do you need to get into St Lawrence University?

St Lawrence University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does St Lawrence University consider legacy status?

No. St Lawrence University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What do students pay at St Lawrence University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $36,175 a year at St Lawrence University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Can you get college credit for AP scores at St Lawrence University?

Yes. St Lawrence University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check St Lawrence University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: St Lawrence UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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