by our College Data Analytics TeamWhats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Sarah Lawrence College — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.
Use the sections below to explore each part of academic life in more detail, or follow a link to the full report on that topic:
With 10 students for every instructional faculty member, Sarah Lawrence College ranks among the best colleges for instructional attention when compared with the national average of 15 to 1. At Sarah Lawrence College, 34% of instructors are full time, close to the national average of 47%.
For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition report.
Students at Sarah Lawrence College can choose from 9 majors with reported graduates spanning 6 broad fields of study.
The degree levels available at Sarah Lawrence College are shown below:
| Degree Level | Offered |
|---|---|
| Associate | — |
| Bachelor’s | ✓ |
| Master’s | ✓ |
| Doctorate | — |
Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Sarah Lawrence College.
| Most Popular Majors | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 333 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 49 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 27 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 17 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 7 |
See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors page.
As you weigh academic life at Sarah Lawrence College, a few more questions are worth asking:
Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life: