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
- City University of SeattleNot rated
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
- City University of SeattleNot reported
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.
City University of Seattle
Not reported
What they look at
| Factor | Sarah Lawrence | City University of Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Important | – |
| High school record | Required | – |
| Class rank | Considered | – |
| College-prep program | Considered | – |
| Recommendations | Very important | – |
| Essay | Very important | – |
| Legacy status | Not considered | – |
| Work experience | Considered | – |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | – |
| English proficiency test | Required | – |
| Other tests | 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