Sarah Lawrence College Acceptance Rate
Bronxville, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,819
- Admitted
- 2,840
- Yield
- 14.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Sarah Lawrence College's acceptance rate has risen from 53.1% in 2014–15 to 58.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,392 to 4,819 (+101%) over that period.
Its 58.9% rate makes Sarah Lawrence College more selective than about 76% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (58% for women vs 63.4% for men, a 5.4-point gap). Sarah Lawrence College has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 14.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,392 | 1,271 | 53.1% | 356 |
| 2015–16 | 2,814 | 1,502 | 53.4% | 353 |
| 2016–17 | 3,068 | 1,589 | 51.8% | 377 |
| 2017–18 | 3,463 | 1,842 | 53.2% | 393 |
| 2018–19 | 3,325 | 1,857 | 55.8% | 425 |
| 2019–20 | 4,053 | 2,152 | 53.1% | 398 |
| 2020–21 | 3,674 | 2,007 | 54.6% | 385 |
| 2021–22 | 4,452 | 2,603 | 58.5% | 438 |
| 2022–23 | 5,186 | 2,587 | 49.9% | 384 |
| 2023–24 | 4,819 | 2,840 | 58.9% | 411 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,975 | 2,305 | 58% |
| Men | 844 | 535 | 63.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 680–730 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 590–710 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–33 | 8% |
How Sarah Lawrence College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Sarah Lawrence College's acceptance rate?
Sarah Lawrence College's acceptance rate is 58.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,840 admitted of 4,819 applicants).
Is Sarah Lawrence College test optional?
Sarah Lawrence College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Sarah Lawrence College?
Sarah Lawrence College received 4,819 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,840.
What SAT score do you need for Sarah Lawrence College?
Admitted students at Sarah Lawrence College typically scored 680–730 on SAT Reading/Writing and 590–710 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Sarah Lawrence College getting harder to get into?
Sarah Lawrence College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 53.1% in 2014–15 to 58.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.sarahlawrence.edu/.