School Overview
Lawrence University is a coeducational undergraduate liberal arts college located in Appleton, Wisconsin. It was a founded in 1847 and was the second college in the nation to admit both men and women. It is among just a handful of colleges that offers a curriculum based on the Great Books Program, a group of 100 texts that constitute the foundation of Western literary culture.
Lawrence is situated on a 85-acre campus in the downtown sector of Appleton and is one of the few college campuses in the nation to be divided in half by a major river (Fox River). In addition to its main campus Lawrence University also owns a 400-acre estated it uses to host seminars, performances, retreats and special events.
Lawrence oeprates according to trimester system which divides the academic year in three terms. The academic year begins in September and ends in June. The institution offers undergraduate bachelor of arts degrees in various fields of study (e.g. engineering, busines, health sciences, foreign language, etc.) and is particularly well know for its music programs.
The university has a total annual enrollment of roughly 1,500 students and a full-time faculty and staff of 140 to 160. The student-to-faculty ratio at Lawrence is about 9 to 1.
General Information
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Admission Office Box 599 Appleton, WI 54912-0599 (920) 832-6500 (800) 227-0982 Fax: (920) 832-6782 [email protected] Contact: Steven Syverson Vice President for Enrollment Management |
Main Address Box 599 Appleton, WI 54912-0599 (920) 832-7000 www.lawrence.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 1,503 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 382 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,452 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 59% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 85% |
College Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Chinese Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Music Teacher Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Foreign Language & Literature Chinese B History History – General B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Cognitive Science B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Anthropology B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Lawrence University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (920) 832-7000 |
| Website: | www.lawrence.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.lawrence.edu/admissions/apply |
| Address: | College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,442 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 80% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 8 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,442 (100% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $49,122 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $49,122 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 100% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $33,979 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Lawrence University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Lawrence University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 3 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 4 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 2 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 4 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 7 | ||||
| Grand total | 40 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Lawrence University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $49,122 |
| Out-of-state | $49,122 |
| Books and supplies | $900 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 396 | 100% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 396 | 100% | $33,979 |
| Student loan aid | 221 | 56% | $6,643 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,424 | 97% | $31,316 |
| Federal student loans | 741 | 51% | $6,142 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Lawrence University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Lawrence University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 3,463 | 1,691 | 1,772 | Percent admitted | 100% | 57% | 67% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 11% | 10% | 12% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Lawrence University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 1,442 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,442 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Lawrence University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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