Sarah Lawrence  /  Financial aid

Paying for Sarah Lawrence

The sticker price is rarely what families pay. Here is what Sarah Lawrence actually costs after aid, broken down by income, with the real numbers and a calculator for your situation.

Estimate your cost

An estimate from published averages, not an offer. Always run Sarah Lawrence's official net price calculator and file the FAFSA/CSS Profile for your real number.

Average net price by family income

Under $30k$21,000/yr after aid
$30 to 48k$25,000/yr after aid
$48 to 75k$34,000/yr after aid
$75 to 110k$44,000/yr after aid
$110k+$56,000/yr after aid

The full cost

Sticker (cost of attendance)$81,500
Tuition & fees$63,128
Room & board$17,546
Average net price$43,629
Students on aid85%
Financial needDoes not meet full need for everyone
International studentsOffers need-based aid to international students

Sarah Lawrence cost & aid FAQ

How much does Sarah Lawrence cost after financial aid?

The average family pays about $43,629 per year at Sarah Lawrence after grants and scholarships, against a sticker price of $81,500. Use the calculator to estimate your own net price by family income.

What does Sarah Lawrence cost by family income?

At Sarah Lawrence, the average total net price (tuition, room, board and fees, after aid) is about $21,000 per year for families earning under $30,000 and about $56,000 for families earning over $110,000. Net price rises with income because most aid is need-based.

Does Sarah Lawrence give financial aid to international students?

Offers need-based aid to international students. International applicants should confirm aid policies directly with Sarah Lawrence's financial aid office.

Does Sarah Lawrence meet full financial need?

Does not meet full need for everyone. Meeting need means the school aims to cover the gap between its cost and what your family can pay, as determined by the FAFSA and CSS Profile.

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