St. Lawrence College
Kingston, Ontario
What do you need to get into St. Lawrence?
Most college programs ask for specific courses rather than an average; competitive programs take the best marks in them.
| Field | First-year tuition |
|---|---|
| Business, law and office | $3,440 |
| Community and social services | $2,776 |
| Computing and IT | $3,114 |
| Engineering and aviation technology | $2,776 |
| Health | $2,885 |
| Media, design and the arts | $4,486 |
| Nursing and personal support | $2,776 |
| Police, fire and public safety | $2,776 |
| Science, animals and the environment | $3,015 |
| Skilled trades | $2,776 |
Tuition: the middle of the college's programs in the field, for a student from Ontario. Graduates working is published for the whole college only, so it is in the box above, not by field.
Every program at St. Lawrence
57 programs, grouped by field. Open one for the courses it asks for, its cost and what graduates in its field earn.
Computing and ITevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer ProgrammingCornwall; Kingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $3,452 |
| Computer Programming and AnalysisKingston | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Computer Systems TechnicianCornwall; Kingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Game ProgrammingCornwall | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,634 |
Engineering and aviation technologyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automation and Instrumentation TechnicianKingston | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,776 |
| Civil Engineering TechnologyKingston | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Electrical Engineering TechnicianKingston | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,776 |
| Energy Systems Engineering TechnicianKingston | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,776 |
Skilled tradesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpentry and Renovation TechnicianCornwall | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,632 |
| Carpentry TechniquesKingston | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $3,146 |
| Electrical TechniquesKingston | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,776 |
| General Construction Carpentry TechniquesCornwall | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $3,516 |
| Hairstyling (4 semesters)Kingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,721 |
| Hairstyling (Accelerated)Kingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,552 |
| Mechanical TechnicianKingston | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $3,428 |
| Motive Power TechnicianCornwall | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Welding and Fabrication TechnicianCornwall | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,776 |
| Wind Turbine TechnicianKingston | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,776 |
Business, law and officeevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising and Marketing Communications (AMC)Kingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,105 |
| Advertising and Marketing Communications (AMC) ManagementKingston | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,105 |
| Bachelor of Commerce: Social InnovationKingston | Bachelor's degree | Co-op | $6,463 |
| BusinessKingston; Online | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Business FundamentalsKingston | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,776 |
| Office Administration: Legal/Health ServicesKingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
Healthevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| EstheticianKingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Esthetician (Accelerated)Kingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $5,552 |
| Fitness and Health PromotionKingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Massage TherapyBrockville | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,037 |
| Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician: Fleming CollegeFleming College Sutherland campus (Peterborough), partner site; Kingston | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Medical Laboratory Science: Fleming CollegeFleming College Sutherland campus (Peterborough), partner site; Kingston | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Co-op | $2,885 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist AssistantKingston | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,632 |
| ParamedicCornwall | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $3,315 |
| Pharmacy TechnicianBrockville | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | Not published |
| Pre-Health Sciences Pathway to Advanced Diplomas and DegreesBrockville; Cornwall; Kingston | Ontario College Certificate | None listed | $2,776 |
| Veterinary AssistantKingston | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,885 |
| Veterinary TechnologyKingston | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $5,484 |
Nursing and personal supportevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science: Nursing (Honours): BScNBrockville; Cornwall; Kingston | Bachelor's degree | Clinical placements | $6,481 |
| Bachelor of Science: Nursing (Honours): BScN: HybridKingston | Bachelor's degree | Clinical placements | $6,481 |
| Personal Support WorkerBrockville; Cornwall; Kingston | Ontario College Certificate | Clinical placements | $2,776 |
| Personal Support Worker (Living Classroom: Maple View Lodge: Athens, Ontario)Brockville | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Practical NursingBrockville; Cornwall; Kingston | Ontario College Diploma | Clinical placements | $2,776 |
Community and social servicesevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Behavioural ScienceKingston | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,440 |
| Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE)Brockville; Cornwall; Kingston | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Developmental Services WorkerBrockville | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,632 |
| Early Childhood EducationCornwall; Kingston; Online | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Educational SupportBrockville | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,632 |
| Honours Bachelor of Behavioural PsychologyKingston | Bachelor's degree | Clinical placements | $6,331 |
| Social Service WorkerCornwall; Kingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Social Service Worker (Fast-Track)Kingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $4,164 |
Police, fire and public safetyevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community and Justice ServicesKingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Police FoundationsCornwall; Kingston | Ontario College Diploma | None listed | $2,776 |
| Pre-Service Firefighter Education and TrainingBrockville | Ontario College Certificate | Field placement | $15,117 |
Media, design and the artsevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic DesignKingston | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $4,486 |
Science, animals and the environmentevery college, ranked
| Program | Credential | Placements | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| BiotechnologyKingston | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Biotechnology AdvancedKingston | Ontario College Advanced Diploma | Field placement | $2,776 |
| Environmental TechnicianCornwall | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $3,254 |
| Environmental Technician (Fast Track)Cornwall | Ontario College Diploma | Field placement | $3,525 |
How much does St. Lawrence cost?
First year, at this year's prices, for a student from Ontario. Each program's page adds up its own total.
What is it like at St. Lawrence?
The same whatever program you pick.
- Who gets a room
- No promise published
- Money just for your marks
- No automatic entrance scholarships published
- Graduates satisfied with their program
- 83.3%
- Employers satisfied with the graduates they hired
- 88.9%
Support at St. Lawrence, and other ways in
For students with a disability, Indigenous students, and anyone who needs another route in. Quoted from St. Lawrence's own pages.
- Students with a disability
Accessibility Services (Student Wellness and Accessibility) (opens in a new tab)
- “If you have a learning disability, you need a current psycho-educational assessment completed by a Psychologist or Psychological Associate (within the last 5 years or as an adult), confirming your functional limitations.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Interim accommodations may be provided to students who are being assessed or waiting on documentation.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “For example, if you are starting classes in September, please book with us in early May.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Indigenous students
Getting in: Facilitated Admission for Indigenous Students (opens in a new tab)
- “This pathway for Indigenous students will consider applications to highly competitive programs, placing less weight on background academic performance.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Complete the Facilitated Admission for Indigenous Student form by February 1.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “Applicants in this pathway must meet the minimum entrance requirements for their program choice(s) to be considered for a highly competitive program .” Source (opens in a new tab)
Support: Indigenous Services, Waasaabiiidaasamose Indigenous Centre (opens in a new tab)
- “Our Indigenous Student Advisors are here to support you every step of the way, offering guidance, connection, and encouragement throughout your entire SLC experience.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Other ways in
Career/College Prep (Academic Upgrading with ACE courses) (opens in a new tab). Adults 18 or older who need Grade 11 or 12 college-level English, math, biology or chemistry to qualify for a college program, free for qualifying Ontario residents.
- “FREE for qualifying Ontario residents.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “ACE Certificate graduates who have a 3.0 GPA or better will receive 10 bonus points in the ranking process when they apply to St. Lawrence College certificate or diploma programs that are highly competitive.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- Mature students
- “If you are over 19 years of age by the first day of college and do not have an Ontario high school diploma or equivalent, you may be admitted as a mature applicant.” Source (opens in a new tab)
- “You must provide proof that you have credits for Grade 12 English and Grade 11 math as required by the program to which you are applying, or equivalent.” Source (opens in a new tab)
Every quote was found word for word on the page it links to on 29 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the office before you rely on one. Compare every school's support and access routes.
What careers do St. Lawrence programs lead to?
Two careers per field the school teaches, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- Web DeveloperBuild the websites and web apps people use every day. A cheap way into tech, and a crowded one.$80kTypical pay1 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- IT Support TechnicianFix the laptop, reset the password, get the office printing again. The fastest way into an IT (information technology) career, and the ladder everyone else climbed.$65kTypical pay1 to 2 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Engineering TechnologistThe hands-on half of every engineering office. A 2 or 3 year college diploma, then drafting, testing and site work.$70kTypical pay2 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Electrical Engineering TechnologistDesign, test and commission electrical systems beside the engineers. A two-year college diploma gets you in.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- ElectricianWire homes, buildings and industry. Earn a paycheque from your first year of training.$73kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- PlumberWater, gas and drainage in every building. Paid apprenticeship, licensed in about 5 years.$71kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyGoodDemand
- Accountant (CPA)The money behind every business. A degree, a national exam, and a designation that travels.$84kTypical pay6 to 7 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Marketing SpecialistGet people to notice, want and buy a product. A diploma or degree, a portfolio, and results you can measure.$74kTypical pay2 to 4 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
- Dental HygienistClean teeth, catch gum disease, coach patients. Good hourly pay after 2 to 3 years of college.$94kTypical pay2 to 3 yearsTo qualifyModerateDemand
Compare St. Lawrence with other colleges
Side by side: programs, averages, costs and outcomes.
Where these numbers come from
Checked 2026-10-15. Every figure is from the school's own pages or a government table; nothing is estimated.
- Residence: stlawrencecollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Scholarships: stlawrencecollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Satisfaction: ontario.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Rent: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Advertising and Marketing Communications (AMC) Management: stlawrencecollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Advertising and Marketing Communications (AMC): stlawrencecollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Automation and Instrumentation Technician: stlawrencecollege.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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