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 2022–2023
| Program | Full Time Tuition Per Year | Part Time Per Credit Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Teaching | $32,824 |
$1,110 |
| Child Development | $32,630 | $1,564 |
| Child Development, Dual* | $50,708 | $1,422 |
| Dance | $32,448 | $1,555 |
| Dance/Movement Therapy | $32,638 | $1,251 |
| Health Advocacy (re-launching in Fall 2023) | n/a | $835 |
| Human Genetics | $35,092 | $1,153 |
| Theatre | $32,448 | $1,555 |
| Writing | $33,254 | $1,738 |
Fees for All Programs
The following fees apply to all graduate programs (except for Health Advocacy) 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, 2022 – Aug. 14, 2023): $3,595
- Fall 2022 only (Aug. 15, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2022): $1,369
(For students graduating in December) - Spring 2023 only (Jan. 1, 2023 – Aug. 14, 2023): $2,226
(For student enrolled in January 2023)
Students MUST complete a Health Insurance Waiver to opt out of Sarah Lawrence's Health Insurance.
Personal Expenses (estimated)
- Living Expenses: $17,560
- Books/Supplies: $1,000
- Personal: $800