Program Costs 2008-2009

Most graduate programs require the completion of 36 course credits, which can be accomplished on a full-time (two-year) or part-time (generally three-year) basis. Tuition costs for the graduate programs are set so that the cost to enroll in and complete an entire program does not exceed the amount of one year of Sarah Lawrence undergraduate tuition. Students should refer to their individual program overviews to determine the total credits needed to complete their program.

Students are charged by semester, on a per-credit basis, and are subject to any rate increase adopted during their tenure at the College. A general College fee is levied each semester, and there is also a graduation fee. A thesis fee equal to one credit will be charged to students who have completed all course work but require time beyond one semester to finish the thesis project. Thesis binding, copyright and microfilming fees vary by program.

The following budget uses average 2008-2009 costs and includes allowances for books, supplies and personal expenses. When we develop our financial aid packages, we also consider the cost of travel between the College and the student's home, which varies with the distance and is not reflected here.

Estimated costs for a full-time graduate student are below. Some programs also have non-billable credits, which are in addition to the credits listed below.