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Introduction
Over the past decade, St. Lawrence University has experienced a renaissance that is characterized by support for excellence across the curriculum, a commitment to the quality and increased size of the faculty, a focus on well-balanced, student-centered campus life and an historic investment in renovated and new facilities. St. Lawrence today has unprecedented energy, momentum that carries the University forward to greater accomplishment and reputation. The goal has been constant: to improve those programs that relate most directly to the education of its students.

Since 1996, the University has enriched the academic experience with seven new majors and 24 new faculty positions, expanded student-faculty research, and added four new international programs. It has invested over $180 million in new or renovated facilities to support student achievement. It has completed one comprehensive campaign, raising $132.2 million, exceeding goal; and launched Momentum St. Lawrence, which will raise $200 million by December 31, 2010. Over 65% of this goal has been met. It has doubled admissions applications in the last decade, reaching over 5,400 applications for the Class 2012 and reducing the acceptance rate to 33%.

St. Lawrence anticipates the future with the strongest foundation ever, with high energy, broad support and absolute conviction that the work its employ ees do as educators, whether among the teaching faculty or the professional and support staff, is the best, most worthwhile work that can be done.

Mission
The mission of St. Lawrence University is to provide an inspiring and demanding undergraduate education in the liberal arts to students selected for their seriousness of purpose and intellectual promise.

Market Position Statement
In an ideal location, St. Lawrence is a diverse liberal arts learning community of inspiring faculty, serious students, and accomplished alumni, guided by tradition and focused on the future. Aims and Objectives A liberal education requires breadth, depth and integration