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Explore the Unexpected
What can you do at a liberal arts university? At St. Lawrence, the answer is just about anything.
You have a lot of interests, questions, and ideas, which means you’ll fit right in at St. Lawrence. Our students are known for their insatiable curiosity, and thanks to hundreds of course options, as well as research, internship, and off-campus study opportunities, each of them crafts a personal academic adventure that excites them every day.
Meet Senior Eduardo Puerta
Computer science and mathematics double major Eduardo Puerta '22 wants to make sure everyone feels included, whether he's on the field with his ultimate frisbee team or tutoring his peers in the Peterson Quantitative Resource Center (PQRC).
Academic Exploration by the Numbers
One of the top 50 best-value liberal arts colleges in the nation
(Money Magazine, 2022)
majors
minors
of students conduct research
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61% of students study abroad
Many of our off-campus study options offer local homestays and work-study opportunities, including our Kenya Semester Program (KSP). Established over 50 years ago, the KSP is one of the nation's longest-running programs of its kind on the African continent.
of 2022 grads had a double, triple, or combined major
of students pursue more than one area of study
new majors to explore
- Biomedical Sciences
- Data Science
- Digital Media and Film
- Finance
- Pre-Health Chemistry
- Public Health
#25 in best science lab facilities
(The Princeton Review, 2023)
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Meet Our Six New Majors
Over the past few years, we've added biomedical sciences, data science, digital media and film, finance, pre-health chemistry, and public health to our program offerings. Rooted in our liberal arts curriculum, these programs will equip you with both the perspective and practical skills you’ll need to tackle challenges and make an impact.
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Summer Research Opportunities
This summer, student-athlete Hope Donoghue ’24 worked alongside her faculty mentor to analyze Liberty League soccer data while conducting research that combines her academic and athletic passions. This opportunity was made possible by a St. Lawrence fellowship program that provides funding and on-campus housing to female students majoring in the physical sciences.
Ideas that Drive Change
An energy-efficient farmhouse where students learn to live sustainably. A 110-acre Living Lab. Environmental literacy courses. Partnerships with local farms. Programs at St. Lawrence give the next generation of thinkers and leaders the tools to tackle global issues like sustainability—starting right in our backyard.