Sarah Lawrence College is a private liberal arts college in Bronxville, New York. It was founded in 1926 and has an enrollment of about 2,000 students. Sarah Lawrence is known for its innovative approach to education, which emphasizes independent study and close mentorship from faculty members.
The CSS Profile
The CSS Profile is a financial aid application that is used by many colleges and universities in the United States. It is used to collect information about a student’s family’s financial situation, including income, assets, and expenses. This information is used to determine a student’s financial need and eligibility for financial aid.
Sarah Lawrence CSS Profile Requirements
Sarah Lawrence requires all applicants to submit the CSS Profile. The deadline for submitting the CSS Profile is February 15th.
How to Submit the CSS Profile
You can submit the CSS Profile online or by mail. To submit the CSS Profile online, you will need to create an account on the College Board website. Once you have created an account, you can begin filling out the CSS Profile. You will need to provide information about your family’s financial situation, including income, assets, and expenses. You will also need to provide information about your academic achievements and extracurricular activities.
CSS Profile Tips
Here are some tips for filling out the CSS Profile:
- Be accurate and complete. The information you provide on the CSS Profile will be used to determine your financial need and eligibility for financial aid.
- Answer all of the questions. Do not leave any questions blank.
- If you are not sure how to answer a question, contact the financial aid office at Sarah Lawrence College.
- Submit your CSS Profile on time. The deadline for submitting the CSS Profile is February 15th.
CSS Profile Fees
There is a $25 fee to submit the CSS Profile. You can pay the fee online or by mail. If you are unable to pay the fee, you can contact the financial aid office at Sarah Lawrence College.
Deadlines
Early Decision I
* Application Deadline: November 1
* CSS Profile Deadline: November 1
Early Decision II
* Application Deadline: January 5
* CSS Profile Deadline: January 5
Regular Decision
* Application Deadline: February 15
* CSS Profile Deadline: February 15
Application Components
The Sarah Lawrence College application requires the following components:
- Common Application or Coalition Application
- CSS Profile
- High school transcript
- School report
- Letters of recommendation
- Writing supplement
- Portfolio (optional)
What Sarah Lawrence College Looks for in Applicants
Sarah Lawrence College is looking for students who are:
- Intellectually curious
- Creative and independent
- Passionate about learning
- Engaged in their communities
- Committed to making a difference in the world
Financial Aid
Sarah Lawrence College offers a variety of financial aid programs to help students pay for their education. These programs include scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study.
Scholarships
Sarah Lawrence College offers a variety of scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and financial need. These scholarships range in value from $5,000 to $30,000 per year.
Grants
Sarah Lawrence College offers a variety of grants to students who demonstrate financial need. These grants do not need to be repaid.
Loans
Sarah Lawrence College offers a variety of loans to students who need to borrow money to pay for their education. These loans must be repaid after graduation.
Work-Study
Sarah Lawrence College offers a work-study program that allows students to earn money to help pay for their education. Students who participate in the work-study program work part-time jobs on campus.
Admissions Statistics
In the fall of 2022, Sarah Lawrence College had an acceptance rate of 45%. The average SAT score for admitted students was 1320, and the average ACT score for admitted students was 30.
Notable Alumni
Sarah Lawrence College has a number of notable alumni, including:
- Maya Angelou (poet, memoirist, civil rights activist)
- Edward Albee (playwright)
- James Baldwin (novelist, essayist, playwright)
- Sylvia Plath (poet, novelist)
- Salman Rushdie (novelist)
Contact Information
Office of Admissions
Sarah Lawrence College
1 Mead Way
Bronxville, NY 10708
(914) 395-2510
[email protected]
