A student's cost of attendance includes direct costs (payable to the College) and indirect costs (not payable to the College). The following chart details direct costs by graduate program. Additionally, we provide estimated indirect costs that graduate students can expect each year of enrollment at the College.
Tuition and Fees for 2024–2025
| Program | Full Time Tuition Per Year | Part Time Per Credit Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Art of Teaching | $34,994 |
$1,184 |
| Art of Teaching and Child Development, Dual | $34,994 |
$1,184 |
| Art of Teaching: Early Childhood Special Education Advanced Certificate | NA |
$1,184 |
| Child Development | $34,786 | $1667 |
| Child Development and Social Work, Dual* | $54,056 | $2,590 |
| Dance | $34,592 | $1,658 |
| Dance/Movement Therapy | $34,962 | $1,340 |
| Health Advocacy ** | $20,640 | $860 |
| Health Advocacy Advanced Certificates | $10,320 | $860 |
| Human Genetics | $38,136 | $1,253 |
| Theatre | $34,592 | $1,658 |
| Writing | $35,794 | $1,871 |
*Child Development Dual Degree (with NYU MSW) students do not pay Sarah Lawrence tuition in their second or third year of the program. In their third year, they pay a $400 matriculation fee while they complete thesis at Sarah Lawrence.
**In addition, students enrolled in the Health Advocacy program’s fieldwork practicum will incur a $350 fee per semester.
Students enrolled as undergraduate students at Sarah Lawrence College who are interested in applying to one of our combined degree programs in their junior year should consult the Combined Degree Programs Page on MySLC for tuition costs and fees.
Fees
The following fees apply to all graduate programs during each year of enrollment.
- Health Services Fee: $328*
- Matriculation Status Fee: $400
Students on leave from the College who wish to maintain their matriculation status are charged a fee. The fee is per semester. - Health Insurance Rates for 2024–2025**:
- Annual Premium (August 15, 2024 – August 14, 2025) : $4,867
- Fall 2024 only (August 15, 2024 – December 31, 2024): $1,854
(For students graduating in December) - Spring/Summer 2025 only (January 1, 2025 – August 14, 2025) : $3,013
(For student enrolled in January 2025)
*Does not apply for students enrolled in Health Advocacy master's degree or advanced certificates.
**Students MUST complete a Health Insurance Waiver to opt out of Sarah Lawrence's Health Insurance.
Meal Plan (optional)
Graduate Students are welcome to sign up for the College’s Meal Plan D although they are not required to do so. Please see plan details and pricing here.
Enrolled Graduate Students who wish to sign up for this meal plan, should visit the Meal Plan Options page on MySLC (login required) for instructions on how to sign up for Meal Plan D.
Students who sign up for a meal plan can pay in full or enroll in the Nelnet payment plan. Students with existing Nelnet payment plans may include the meal plan charges into their plans.
Personal Expenses (estimated)
- Living Expenses: $18,426
- Books/Supplies: $1,000
- Personal: $800
- Loan Fee: $216