St Lawrence University Acceptance Rate
Canton, New York · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,367
- Admitted
- 3,138
- Yield
- 17.4%
- 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, St Lawrence University's acceptance rate has risen from 47.6% in 2014–15 to 58.5% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,328 to 5,367 (+24%) over that period.
Its 58.5% rate makes St Lawrence University more selective than about 77% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 69%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (60.9% for women vs 55.3% for men, a 5.6-point gap). St Lawrence University has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 17.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,328 | 2,062 | 47.6% | 602 |
| 2015–16 | 5,876 | 2,713 | 46.2% | 680 |
| 2016–17 | 5,874 | 2,519 | 42.9% | 565 |
| 2017–18 | 5,866 | 2,835 | 48.3% | 698 |
| 2018–19 | 6,458 | 2,975 | 46.1% | 640 |
| 2019–20 | 6,998 | 2,968 | 42.4% | 606 |
| 2020–21 | 5,952 | 2,813 | 47.3% | 571 |
| 2021–22 | 5,217 | 2,950 | 56.5% | 602 |
| 2022–23 | 5,172 | 3,284 | 63.5% | 533 |
| 2023–24 | 5,367 | 3,138 | 58.5% | 545 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,048 | 1,856 | 60.9% |
| Men | 2,318 | 1,281 | 55.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 630–710 | 19% |
| SAT Math | 625–700 | |
| ACT Composite | 29–32 | 4% |
How St Lawrence University 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 St Lawrence University's acceptance rate?
St Lawrence University's acceptance rate is 58.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,138 admitted of 5,367 applicants).
Is St Lawrence University test optional?
St Lawrence University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to St Lawrence University?
St Lawrence University received 5,367 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,138.
What SAT score do you need for St Lawrence University?
Admitted students at St Lawrence University typically scored 630–710 on SAT Reading/Writing and 625–700 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is St Lawrence University getting harder to get into?
St Lawrence University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 47.6% in 2014–15 to 58.5% 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.stlawu.edu/.