Sarah Lawrence College
Sarah Lawrence College is a distinguished private liberal arts institution located in Bronxville, New York. Established in 1926 by real estate magnate William Van Duzer Lawrence, the college was originally intended to provide arts and humanities education exclusively for women.
Notably, it became a pioneer in academia as the first liberal arts college in the U.S. to integrate a rigorous approach to the arts with the principles of progressive education, emphasizing individualized teaching and personalized curricular efforts. Sarah Lawrence places significant value on independent study, particularly in areas such as the humanities, performing arts, and writing.
Notably, the college transitioned to coeducation in 1968 and continues to maintain a suburban campus spread across 44 acres. With a current student body comprising approximately 1,675 individuals, Sarah Lawrence College remains dedicated to its founding principles of promoting wisdom through understanding.
DETAILED INFORMATION:
- Founded: 1926
- Phone: +1 914-337-0700
- Cost: $34,091 / year
- Students: 1,512 Undergrads
- Address: 1 Mead Way, Bronxville, NY
- Website:https://www.sarahlawrence.edu/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahlawrencecollege
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Ranking:
- Colleges with the Best Academics in America: 262 of 1,543
- Colleges with the Best Professors in America: 361 of 1,527
- Most Diverse Colleges in America: 371 of 1,517
