Overview

Lawrence University is a 4-year institution located in Appleton, WI.

Location & Contact

Address 711 East Boldt Way
Admissions Office
Appleton, WI  54911
United States

Contact Phil Betz
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@lawrence.edu
Phone: 920-832-6500
Fax: 920-832-6782

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
East Asian Studies	×
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other	×
Russian Studies	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry	×
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Neuroscience	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business/commerce, General	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Music Teacher Education	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing	×
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature	×
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General	×
French Language And Literature	×
German Language And Literature	×
Linguistics	×
Russian Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences	×
International/globalization Studies	×
Mathematics And Computer Science	×
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science	×
Environmental Studies	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other	×
Geology/earth Science, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General	×
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation	×
Art/art Studies, General	×
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Film/cinema/media Studies	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music Theory And Composition	×
Music, General	×
Visual And Performing Arts, Other	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,270

Applied

2,091

Accepted

1,417

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,594

Females Applied

1,107

Females Accepted

69%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,675

Males Applied

984

Males Accepted

59%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.47

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Recommended	Interview Other requirements may exist (see below)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	November 1st	Yes
Early decision plan	November 1st	December 1st	No
Other early decision plan	November 1st	December 15th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	670	610	710
SAT Math	650	590	710
ACT Composite	28	24	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

58,482

Private

Fees

312

Full-time student fees

12,972

Room & board

6,840

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

51,914

Avg. Financial Aid Package

54,693

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

45,340

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,491

Avg. Loan Aid

42,219

Avg. Grant Aid

47,137

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

89%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

27%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,417

Total Undergrad students

11%

International Students

71%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	12.39%
Black or African American	4.58%
White or Caucasian	59.74%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	3.58%
Two or more races	5.37%
Other	3.22%

Gender

Male (48.13%)

Female (51.66%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	94%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
LUaroo, President's Ball and Zoo Days

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Black Student Union (BSU), Hillel, Lawrence University Queer Alliance, Gaming Club and The Lawrentian

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Sailing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cheerleading		No	No
Crew		No	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 3	No
Fencing	No	Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		No	No
Ice Hockey	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rowing		No	No
Sailing	No	No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No	Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

215

Total Faculty

7:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 178

Part-time - 37

Male - 100

Female - 115