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Overview
Lawrence University is a 4-year institution located in Appleton, WI, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
711 East Boldt Way
Admissions Office
Appleton, WI 54911
United States
Admissions Office
Appleton, WI 54911
United States
Contact
Ms. Mary Beth Petrie
Admissions Director
Email: marybeth.petrie@lawrence.edu
Phone: 920-832-6502
Fax: 920-832-6782
Admissions Director
Email: marybeth.petrie@lawrence.edu
Phone: 920-832-6502
Fax: 920-832-6782
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| East Asian Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other |
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| Russian Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Neuroscience |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Music Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese Language And Literature |
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| Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General |
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| French Language And Literature |
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| German Language And Literature |
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| Linguistics |
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| Russian Language And Literature |
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| Spanish Language And Literature |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Physical Sciences |
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| International/globalization Studies |
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| Mathematics And Computer Science |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religion/religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other |
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| Geology/earth Science, General |
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| Physics, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General |
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| Economics, General |
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| Political Science And Government, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Art/art Studies, General |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Film/cinema/media Studies |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,028
Applied
2,087
Accepted
1,432
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,534
Females Applied
1,138
Females Accepted
74%
Male Admissions
1,494
Males Applied
949
Males Accepted
64%
Applying
3.5
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview |
| Other requirements: | Audition for music majors |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | April 1st | |
| Early decision plan | November 1st | December 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 15th | |
| Transfer | July 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 650 | 600 | 700 | |
| SAT Math | 665 | 590 | 710 | |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 26 | 32 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
50,658
Private
Fees
300
Full-time student fees
10,977
Room & board
5,652
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
45,529
Avg. Financial Aid Package
47,626
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
4,320
Avg. Loan Aid
27,669
Avg. Grant Aid
38,278
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
95.2%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
52%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,432
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
76%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 11.42% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5.92% |
| White or Caucasian | 59.41% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.42% |
| Asian | 6.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.07% |
| Two or more races | 4.37% |
| Other | 0.28% |
Gender
Male (44.9%)
Female (55.1%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 62% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Activities Fair, Winter Carnival and LU-Aroo
Activities Fair, Winter Carnival and LU-Aroo
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:
Gaming, Dance, Lawrence International, Outdoor Recreation Club and Sustainable Lawrence University Gardens (SLUG)
Gaming, Dance, Lawrence International, Outdoor Recreation Club and Sustainable Lawrence University Gardens (SLUG)
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
Other Campus Security & Safety:
evening patrols by trained security personnel
evening patrols by trained security personnel
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | 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 |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
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 |
| Triathlon | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | 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 | |
No |
| Rock Climbing | |
No | No |
| Sailing | |
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 |
| Triathlon | |
No | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | |
No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
No | No |
Faculty
197
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 168
Part-time - 29
Male - 102
Female - 95
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