St Lawrence University
Canton, New York 13617
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for psychology
St Lawrence University is a private institution in Canton with particular strength in psychology and biology. With an average SAT of 1343, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
80% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $67,258 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $30,561.
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History & Fun Facts
- •That department became today's liberal arts university, while the seminary closed in 1965 with the Unitarian/Universalist consolidation.
- •In 1974, two early campus buildings, Richardson Hall (1855–56), and Herring-Cole Hall (1869–1902), were listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- •In 1984, structures built before 1930 were listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St.
- •The campus student center was completed in the spring of 2004, and serves as the school's hub at the center of campus.
Source: Wikipedia
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1343
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
45.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$22,670
Academics
Programs (35)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
86%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
14
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NY state average