Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Lawrence Technological's yield is 5 pts higher than Sarah Lawrence's
Yield rate - 2
Lawrence Technological admits 56% vs. 66% at Sarah Lawrence
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Sarah LawrenceSelective
- Lawrence TechnologicalSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1100–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 24–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Sarah LawrenceTest-optional
- Lawrence TechnologicalTest-blind
How they read a record
Sarah Lawrence
is very important; GPA is important; class rank and tests are both considered. 54% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher, so and rarely sets an applicant apart; the courses behind it carry more of the weight.
Lawrence Technological
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Sarah Lawrence | Lawrence Technological |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Very important | Not considered |
| Essay | Very important | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Sarah Lawrence College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Sarah Lawrence College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicants;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why