St Lawrence University
- Private
- Liberal arts college
St Lawrence University: international tuition 69,460 USD per year, one-year total cost 87,965 USD, acceptance rate 54.3%. Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students.
Yes. A Vietnamese applicant, as an international student, may seek both merit-based International Scholarships and need-based financial aid at St. Lawrence, though the university says these opportunities are highly competitive. Indicate aid interest on the Common Application and submit the Certificate of Finance by the stated deadline.
Getting in. The school admits 54.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 645–710, Math 610–710, ACT 30–33. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. The school has not published a minimum English score.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 87,965 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 2/11. You apply through St. Lawrence Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 14/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at St Lawrence University?
International tuition is 69,460 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 87,965 USD.
Does St Lawrence University offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships and need-based aid are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese applicant, as an international student, may seek both merit-based International Scholarships and need-based financial aid at St. Lawrence, though the university says these opportunities are highly competitive. Indicate aid interest on the Common Application and submit the Certificate of Finance by the stated deadline.
What is the acceptance rate at St Lawrence University?
The acceptance rate is 54.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school has merit scholarships for international students, but does not say whether they are automatic or need their own application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.There are scholarships open to international students, but the pages do not say whether they need their own application.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Country or region-specific scholarships
Canadian Scholars ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page25,000 – 50,000 USD/year≈ ₫652M – ₫1.3B
The program targets talented incoming Canadian students, but it does not exclude international students as a whole.
- Renewable in later years
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Lena Dianne2022Campus tour
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearThe international page says applications are reviewed for merit, but does not clearly say this is automatic admission-application review for international students.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe pages do not state whether ability to pay is excluded from international admissions decisions.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe page says CSS Profile is not required, but that sentence does not explicitly identify international students under the claim-verification standard.
Scholarships at this school
International ScholarshipsMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page5,000 USD≈ ₫130M
The university expressly identifies this merit scholarship category for international students.
Deadline: February 1 for first-year Certificate of Finance processing.
Canadian Scholars ProgramIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Country or region specificCountry or region specificReserved for students from specific countries or regions.Separate application requiredSchool page
The program targets talented incoming Canadian students, but it does not exclude international students as a whole.
- Renewable in later years
Kenya ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Full ride / hybridFull ride / hybridFull-ride or combined criteria (achievement and need); usually very competitive.Separate application requiredSchool page
The scholarship is designated for students from Kenya, but this is not a universal exclusion of international students.
Deadline: The deadline to apply for admission and be considered for the Kenya Scholarship is February 1.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptRequired
- English proficiencyiSubmit TOEFL or IELTS if your first language is not English and your secondary school does not teach in English.Required
- Counselor recommendationRequired
- Teacher recommendationRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- InterviewiAn interview is not required, but the university encourages it and offers it during campus visits.Optional
How to apply
Typical minimum English scores
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Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Decision 1 deadline (ED)Applicationabout18days
- Early Action deadline (EA)Application+47 days
- Early Decision 2 deadline (ED2)Application+109 days
- Regular Decision deadline (RD)Application+137 days
Credit for exams
An AP score of 4 or 5 may earn graduation credit; the course and major impact depend on applicable rules.
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AP credit by subject
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Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data