Lawrence University

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

Contact Ms. Mary Beth Petrie
Admissions Director
Email: marybeth.petrie@lawrence.edu
Phone: 920-832-6502
Fax: 920-832-6782

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Asian Studies (East)
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related
Russian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences
Neuroscience
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Music Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Chinese
Classics And Classical Languages
French
German
Linguistics
Russian
Spanish
History	Associate	Bachelors
History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
International/global Studies
Mathematics And Computer Science
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Geology/earth Science
Physics
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology
Economics
Political Science And Government
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Dramatic/theater Arts
Film/cinema/video Studies
Music
Music Performance
Music Theory And Composition

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,502

Applied

2,188

Accepted

1,472

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,742

Females Applied

1,139

Females Accepted

65%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,760

Males Applied

1,049

Males Accepted

60%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.46

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	Yes
Early decision plan	October 31st	December 1st	Yes
Other early decision plan	December 1st	January 25th	Yes
Transfer	July 1st	July 15th	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	670	610	710
SAT Math	650	600	740
ACT Composite	29	27	31

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

48,822

Fees

300

Full-time student fees

10,719

Room & board

5,448

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

41,150

Avg. Financial Aid Package

43,087

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

28,406

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,364

Avg. Loan Aid

23,806

Avg. Grant Aid

36,245

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

92.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

43%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,472

Total Undergrad students

13%

International Students

73%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.51%
Black or African American	5.1%
White or Caucasian	62.16%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.34%
Asian	4.96%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.14%
Two or more races	3.53%
Other	1.15%

Gender

Male (46.54%)

Female (53.46%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Cooperative housing 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:
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)

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

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

204

Total Faculty

8:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 173

Part-time - 31

Male - 108

Female - 96

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