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St Lawrence University

Canton, NY·Private nonprofit·2,040 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. solid earnings of $60,100 within 10 years; strong 80% graduation rate.

58%
Accept
2,040
Students
$30,561
Net Price
80%
Grad Rate
$60,100
Earnings
10 yr
$22,670
Debt

About This School

St Lawrence University is a private nonprofit institution located in Canton, New York with approximately 2,040 undergraduate students enrolled. St Lawrence University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The average net price after financial aid is $30,561 per year. The graduation rate is 80%, and the typical graduate earns $60,100 within 10 years of enrollment.

St. Lawrence University (SLU) is a private liberal arts college in Canton, New York, United States. It has roughly 2,100 undergraduate and 100 graduate students.

This is a strong option for students who thrive in a tight-knit, residential liberal arts environment — an 86% freshman retention rate suggests students genuinely like it once they arrive, and the $22,670 median debt is relatively manageable. That said, the remote Canton, NY location is a real lifestyle consideration, and median earnings of $60,100 a decade out are solid but not exceptional for a $30,561/year net price tag. Worth considering if you value small-campus community and outdoor access over proximity to urban internship hubs.

Founded
2006
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Social Sciences26%
Psychology13%
Biological Sciences12%
Communications8%
Mathematics5%
English5%
Physical Sciences3%
Computer Science3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average Composite1343
Reading 75th %ile710
Math 75th %ile700

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite31

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$63,870
Out-of-State Tuition
$63,870
Avg Net Price
$30,561
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduation$22,670

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
80%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
86%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$60,100
after enrollment
Median Debt
$22,670
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$22,670
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$60,100
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.7x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White77%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,040 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

St Lawrence University

23 Romoda Drive

Canton, NY 13617

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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