A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs (payable to the College) and indirect costs (not payable to the college). The following chart details direct costs by graduate program. Additionally, we provide estimated indirect costs that graduate students can expect each year of enrollment at the College.
Tuition and Fees for Incoming Students 2023–2024
| Program | Full Time Tuition Per Year | Part Time Per Credit Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Teaching | $33,974 |
$1,150 |
| Child Development | $33,772 | $1618 |
| Child Development, Dual* | $52,482 | $2,515 |
| Dance | $33,584 | $1,610 |
| Dance/Movement Therapy | $33,780 | $1,294 |
| Health Advocacy ** | $20,040 | $835 |
| Health Advocacy Advanced Certificates | $10,020 | $835 |
| Human Genetics | $36,320 | $1,194 |
| Theatre | $33,584 | $1,610 |
| Writing | $34,418 | $1,800 |
*Child Development Dual Degree (with NYU MSW) students do not pay Sarah Lawrence tuition in their second or third year of the program.
**In addition, students enrolled in the Health Advocacy program’s fieldwork practicum will incur a $350 fee per semester.
Fees
The following fees apply to all graduate programs (except for Health Advocacy) during each year of enrollment.
- Health Services Fee: $312
- Matriculation Status Fee: $400
Students on leave from the College who wish to maintain their matriculation status are charged a fee. The fee is per semester. - Health Insurance:
- Annual Premium : $4,185
- Fall 2023 only: $1,590
(For students graduating in December) - Spring 2024 only : $2,595
(For student enrolled in January 2024)
Students MUST complete a Health Insurance Waiver to opt out of Sarah Lawrence's Health Insurance.
Meal Plan (optional)
Graduate Students are welcome to sign up for the College’s Meal Plan D although they are not required to do so. Please see plan details and pricing here.
Enrolled Graduate Students who wish to sign up for this meal plan, should visit the Meal Plan Options page on MySLC (login required) for instructions on how to sign up for Meal Plan D.
Students who sign up for a meal plan can pay in full or enroll in the Nelnet payment plan. Students with existing Nelnet payment plans may include the meal plan charges into their plans.
Personal Expenses (estimated)
- Living Expenses: $17,560
- Books/Supplies: $1,000
- Personal: $800
- Loan Fee: $216