St. Lawrence University has been in Canton, a village in the far north of New York State, since 1856. It's a private liberal arts college of about 2,000 undergraduates, so nearly everything is a four-year degree taught in small classes. Students come for environmental studies, economics, biology and global studies. The Adirondack Park begins a short drive south of campus.
Canton, New York, United States
Official website: stlawu.edu
1856
Private liberal arts college
About 2,000 undergraduates
Canton, in New York's North Country
$66,000 – $70,000
Published tuition before aid, all undergraduates
$17,000 – $20,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on stlawu.edu before you apply.
BA Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BA/BS Environmental Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BS Biology
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BA Global Studies
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
BS Neuroscience
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 90
Small classes and close contact with professors.
Environmental studies with the Adirondacks as a field site.
Off-campus semesters, including a long-running programme in Kenya.
Graduates go into finance, consulting, conservation and public policy, often helped by alumni.
Many go on to graduate or professional school after a few years of work.
F-1 graduates can use OPT; STEM majors may qualify for an extension.
Undergrad
Early or Regular Decision
Postgrad
No PG intake
Campus is a mix of old stone buildings and open fields at the edge of a small village. Almost everyone lives on campus for all four years.
North Country winters are long and very cold, with plenty of snow and outdoor skating. Ottawa is about ninety minutes north, over the border, and Syracuse a little over two hours south.
Form I-20 issued by St. Lawrence University
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
St. Lawrence has Early Decision I in November, Early Decision II in January and Regular Decision around February. International students apply through the Common Application and should send financial aid forms by the same deadline.
First-year students start once a year, in late August. There is no spring entry for new first-year students.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, St. Lawrence University issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Economics, environmental studies, biology, global studies and neuroscience are among the most popular majors. You apply with school transcripts, an essay, recommendations and English scores around TOEFL 90 or IELTS 6.5. SAT and ACT scores are optional.
St. Lawrence offers need-based aid and merit scholarships to international students, and the awards can be substantial. Aid for international applicants is limited, so apply by the deadline with complete financial documents.
