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  1. The Written Word Remains

    Remarks to Graduates at Commencement - May 19, 2019 This is not the end of the journey, but it is a happy interlude. I am obligated to assure you that...

  2. Alumni in Action-November 7, 2023

    St. Lawrence graduates have a thirst for knowledge and are innovative problem-solvers. This periodic roundup features Laurentians who are in the spotlight for making a positive impact on their communities, companies, and the world.

  4. St. Lawrence University Appoints Leader of New Center for the Environment

    St. Lawrence University President Kathryn A. Morris and Vice President of the University and Dean of Academic Affairs Alison Del Rossi have announced the appointment of Diane White Husic, Ph.D. as the inaugural leader of the new Center for the Environment. She will take the helm as the Richard ’64 and Gail Stradling Executive Director of the Center for the Environment starting in July.

  5. Reunion Information

    Welcome to Reunion 2026 Reunion is a special time to reconnect with fellow classmates and across generations of Laurentians during a fun weekend of events. Online registration will open in...

  6. In Memory: Joan Larsen

    Dear Laurentian community, I write with the sad news that Joan Larsen, the emerita head of reference and bibliographic instruction at Owen D. Young Library, has died. Her family shared...

  7. We've Got Mail

    Birthday cake from New Orleans and 55,000 other deliveries that illustrate how life has changed for college students in the 21st century.

  8. Graduation and Retention 2021

    81.9%

    6-Year Graduation Rate

    Students Entering Fall 2015

    71.0%

    4-Year Graduation Rate

    Students Entering Fall 2017

    88.6%

    FY-Soph Retention Rate

    Students Entering Fall 2020

    Comparatively, the national Freshman-Sophmore retention rate at 4-year private non-profit institutions is 82% and the 6-year graduation rate is 63% (Reference).  The "Retention Rate" is the percent of first-time, full-time bachelor's degree-seeking students who returned to the same institution the following fall.

    Degrees Conferred

    Degrees awarded in May 2021 and previous August and December 2020:

    • Bachelor's:
      • Total Degrees Awarded: 533
      • Bachelor of Arts: 316
      • Bachelor of Science: 217
      • Male: 236
      • Female: 297
    • Master's: 22

    For career and graduate school information, see the Outcomes page.  For characteristics of graduates, see the Majors & Minors page.

    Graduation Rates

    For full-time, first-time undergraduate students entering in Fall, 2015

    • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 77.4%
    • 5-Year Graduation Rate: 80.7%
    • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 81.9%
    • Transfer-Out Rate: [coming soon]

    6-Year Graduation Rate for the cohort entering Fall, 2015

    By Gender

    • Male: 77.6%
    • Female: 85.2%

    By Financial Aid Status

    • Received Pell Grant: 74.1%
    • Received Subsidized Federal Direct Loan, Not Receiving Pell Grant: 80.8%
    • Not Receiving Pell Grant or Subsidized Federal Direct Loan: 86%

    By Race/Ethnicity

    • American Indian/Alaska Native: ***
    • Asian: 75%
    • Black: 64.7%
    • Hispanic: 68.6%
    • Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: ***
    • Two or More Races: 75%
    • White: 84.3%
    • Non-Resident Alien: 79.6%
    • Unknown: ***

    *** fewer than 5 students in cohort

    For more information, see the Graduation and Retention section of this page.

    Year
    2021

  9. Graduation and Retention 2022

    83.5%

    6-Year Graduation Rate

    Students Entering Fall 2016

    68.3%

    4-Year Graduation Rate

    Students Entering Fall 2018

    84.7%

    FY-Soph Retention Rate

    Students Entering Fall 2021

    Comparatively, the national Freshman-Sophmore retention rate at 4-year private non-profit institutions is 81% and the 6-year graduation rate is 68% (Reference).  The "Retention Rate" is the percent of first-time, full-time bachelor's degree-seeking students who returned to the same institution the following fall.

    Degrees Conferred

    Degrees awarded in May 2022 and previous August and December 2021:

    • Bachelor's:
      • Total Degrees Awarded: 527
      • Bachelor of Arts: 317
      • Bachelor of Science: 210
      • Male: 230
      • Female: 297
    • Master's: 10

    For career and graduate school information, see the Outcomes page.  For characteristics of graduates, see the Majors & Minors page.

    Graduation Rates

    For full-time, first-time undergraduate students entering in Fall, 2016

    • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 80.4%
    • 5-Year Graduation Rate: 83.1%
    • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 83.5%
    • Transfer-Out Rate: [coming soon]

    6-Year Graduation Rate for the cohort entering Fall, 2016

    By Gender

    • Male: 78.6%
    • Female: 86.8%

    By Financial Aid Status

    • Received Pell Grant: 76.1%
    • Received Subsidized Federal Direct Loan, Not Receiving Pell Grant: 83.1%
    • Not Receiving Pell Grant or Subsidized Federal Direct Loan: 86.5%

    By Race/Ethnicity

    • American Indian/Alaska Native: ***
    • Asian: 83.3%
    • Black: 71.4%
    • Hispanic: 66.7%
    • Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: ***
    • Two or More Races: 87.5%
    • White: 84.5%
    • Non-Resident Alien: 88.9%
    • Unknown: 75.0%

    *** fewer than 5 students in cohort

    For more information, see the Graduation and Retention section of this page.

    Year
    2022

  10. Graduation and Retention 2023

    79.7%

    6-Year Graduation Rate

    Students Entering Fall 2017

    69.1%

    4-Year Graduation Rate

    Students Entering Fall 2019

    86.1%

    FY-Soph Retention Rate

    Students Entering Fall 2022

    Comparatively, the national Freshman-Sophmore retention rate at 4-year private non-profit institutions is 82% and the 6-year graduation rate is 64% (Reference).  The "Retention Rate" is the percent of first-time, full-time bachelor's degree-seeking students who returned to the same institution the following fall.

    Degrees Conferred

    Degrees awarded in May 2023 and previous August and December 2022:

    • Bachelor's:
      • Total Degrees Awarded: 538
      • Bachelor of Arts: 319
      • Bachelor of Science: 219
      • Male: 235
      • Female: 303
    • Master's: 10

    For career and graduate school information, see the Outcomes page.  For characteristics of graduates, see the Majors & Minors page.

    Graduation Rates

    For full-time, first-time undergraduate students entering in Fall, 2017

    • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 71.0%
    • 5-Year Graduation Rate: 78.5%
    • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 79.7%
    • Transfer-Out Rate: [coming soon]

    6-Year Graduation Rate for the cohort entering Fall, 2017

    By Gender

    • Male: 78.4%
    • Female: 79.9%

    By Financial Aid Status

    • Received Pell Grant: 79.5%
    • Received Subsidized Federal Direct Loan, Not Receiving Pell Grant: 81.7%
    • Not Receiving Pell Grant or Subsidized Federal Direct Loan: 78.8%

    By Race/Ethnicity

    • American Indian/Alaska Native: ***
    • Asian: 75.0%
    • Black: 73.1%
    • Hispanic: 79.5%
    • Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander: ***
    • Two or More Races: 82.4%
    • White: 79.9%
    • Non-Resident Alien: 80.3%
    • Unknown: 42.9%

    *** fewer than 5 students in cohort

    For more information, see the Graduation and Retention section of this page.

    Year
    2023