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 2021–2022
| Program | Full Time Tuition Per Year | Part Time Per Credit Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Teaching | $32,823 |
$1,110 |
| Child Development | $31,680 | $1,518 |
| Child Development, Dual* | $50,707 | $1,422 |
| Dance | $31,502 | $1,509 |
| Dance/Movement Therapy | $31,686 | $1,215 |
| Human Genetics | $34,070 | $1,119 |
| Theatre | $31,502 | $1,509 |
| Women's History** | $31,502 | $1,509 |
| Writing | $32,284 | $1,688 |
* Child Development Dual Degree (with NYU MSW) students do not pay Sarah Lawrence tuition in their second or third year of the program.
** Students in the Women’s History/Law program are advised to call the Office of Graduate Studies for additional details at 914.395.2371.
Fees for All Programs
The following fees apply to all graduate programs during each year of enrollment.
- Health Services Fee: $300
- 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 (Aug. 15, 2021 – Aug. 14, 2022): $3279
- Fall 2021 only (Aug. 15, 2021 – Dec. 31, 2021): $1248
(For students graduating in December) - Spring 2022 only (Jan. 1, 2022 – Aug. 14, 2022): $2031
(For student enrolled in January 2022)
Personal Expenses (estimated)
- Living Expenses: $17,560
- Books/Supplies: $1,000
- Personal: $800