by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Sarah Lawrence degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Sarah Lawrence measures up.
Sarah Lawrence is ranked #1,971 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New York, it ranks #109 of 216 for value.
Among the majors Sarah Lawrence offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | #252 of 345 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #362 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | #362 of 473 |
Below is the detailed Sarah Lawrence value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Sarah Lawrence College is ranked #103 out of #236 in New York for quality and #109 out of #216 for New York value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Sarah Lawrence financial aid page to be sure.
Sarah Lawrence College is ranked #1,971 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Sarah Lawrence College is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Sarah Lawrence costs about $46,361. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $185,442 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $82,467 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $41,437 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $46,361 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $185,442 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Sarah Lawrence net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Sarah Lawrence costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Sarah Lawrence degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $329,868 | — | — |
| All Students | $185,442 | #1,971 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $165,748 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $329,868 | — | — |
| All Students | $185,442 | #109 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $165,748 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Sarah Lawrence shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20,746 |
| $30K–$48K | $24,018 |
| $48K–$75K | $27,814 |
| $75K–$110K | $16,853 |
| Over $110K | $21,166 |
About 88% of Sarah Lawrence undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $37,938 per year. Get more details on the Sarah Lawrence financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Sarah Lawrence net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.