Campus & Student Life at St Lawrence University

Home to about 2,280 undergraduates in 2020, St. Lawrence is a small, private university located in Canton, New York. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, St. Lawrence offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by St. Lawrence can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our St. Lawrence Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

St. Lawrence Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 18.0% of the student population at St. Lawrence. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit St. Lawrence Disability Services.

St. Lawrence for the Military

While not a "service academy", St. Lawrence does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information, check out our St. Lawrence for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at St Lawrence University

St. Lawrence offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at St Lawrence University

St. Lawrence has a comparatively small, student body. There were 2,280 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,249 (98.6%). Part-time attendance was 31 (1.4%).

St Lawrence University is Ranked #676 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, St. Lawrence receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank St. Lawrence #676 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at St. Lawrence by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the St. Lawrence Diversity Guide.

St Lawrence University Competes in the NCAA

St. Lawrence has a total of 829 student athletes, 454 men and 375 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to St Lawrence University Athletics