Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- City University of SeattleNot rated
- Sarah LawrenceSelective
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
- City University of SeattleNot reported
- Sarah LawrenceTest-optional
How they read a record
City University of Seattle
Not reported
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.
What they look at
| Factor | City University of Seattle | Sarah Lawrence |
|---|---|---|
| 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:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;Sarah Lawrence College (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;Sarah Lawrence College Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2027 applicantsAbout 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

