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Lawrence University

Lawrence University is a small, private institution located in Appleton, wi. Founded in 1847, Lawrence University offers undergraduate degrees in 37 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,411 undergraduates
cost $53,979 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Lawrence University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 72.3%
SAT score average 1358
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.74
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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November
01
182 days away Early Decision date

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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Lawrence University is known for one of its top majors: Music. Their student-faculty ratio is 8:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
8 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities
Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Languages and Literature
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Mathematics and Statistics

Popular majors

Music
Psychology, General
Economics
English Language and Literature, General
Biology, General
Political Science and Government
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $53,979
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,520
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $1,425
Cost of attendance* $67,824
Average financial aid package $49,497
Estimated cost $18,327 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $53,979
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,520
Books & supplies $900
Other expenses $1,425
Cost of attendance* $67,824
Average financial aid package $49,497
Estimated cost $18,327 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Lawrence University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,411, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

1,410

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
11%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Lawrence University, students love their Student Organization for University Programming (SOUP), student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911
phone 920-832-7000
address https://www.lawrence.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student organization for university programming (soup)

Black student union (bsu)

Lawrence international (li)

Outdoor recreation club (orc)

Sustainable lawrence university garden (slug)

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Lawrence University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Lawrence University?

Lawrence University is located in Appleton, wi.

What is the acceptance rate at Lawrence University? 

The acceptance rate for Lawrence University is 72%.

What’s the average GPA for Lawrence University?

The average high school GPA for Lawrence University students was 3.74.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Lawrence University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Lawrence University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $271,296.

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