Admissions & Financial Aid

We offer nine distinctive degree programs - several  of which have defined their fields - that delve deeply into three rigorous areas of creative, societal, and pedagogical inquiry: the arts; health sciences and society; and children childhood and education.

Find out more about our application process and admissions requirements. We accept applications beginning September 1 for students wanting to start the following September.

Our office takes a holistic approach to the application review process. Find out more about the qualifications you need to apply to a graduate degree program at Sarah Lawrence.

We offer a variety of financial aid awards to assist with the cost of attendance, including need-based scholarships that may cover part of your tuition, and a number of highly competitive fellowships that vary by degree program.

We love to connect with prospective students! Join us for a virtual open house, meet us at a graduate school fair or connect with us on social media.

Current Sarah Lawrence undergraduates may apply to our five year programs, giving you the opportunity to start graduate coursework in your senior year and complete both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years.