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Is Sarah Lawrence a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$204,782 Avg Total Cost

Sarah Lawrence College Value Report

College Factual's Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Sarah Lawrence degree with its cost to determine if the school is asking a fair price. Read the Sarah Lawrence annual value report below.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 30% National Quality
Expensive Price

Sarah Lawrence College is ranked #2,173 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Sarah Lawrence College is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2173 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  3.03 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $204,782 For That Piece of Paper

On average, a bachelor's degree from Sarah Lawrence will cost you about $204,782. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $49,345 and a typical 4.15 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$49,345
Average Years to Graduate4.15
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$204,782

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Sarah Lawrence student takes 4.15 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Sarah Lawrence degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$178,433 In-State With Aid
$310,171 Avg Cost No Aid
4.15 Years to Graduate

Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into averages.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Sarah Lawrence.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$310,171#0F
All Students$204,782#2,173F
Only Students Receiving Aid$178,433#2,189F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$310,171#F
All Students$204,782#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$178,433#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of New York.

About 82% of Sarah Lawrence students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Sarah Lawrence financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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