Lawrence University

Appleton, Wisconsin
4-year Private university
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Overview

Lawrence University is a private institution established in 1847 with city setting located at Appleton. It is ranked 75 in National Liberal Arts Colleges in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $55,461. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,426. It practices trimester-based academic calendar. It is a liberal arts school with a conservatory of music. About a quarter of the student body completes degrees at the conservatory. Lawrence University is a test-optional university, and about a quarter of applicants opt not to submit SAT or ACT scores when they apply. All students freshmen through seniors must live on campus, whether in dorms, suites, quads or university-owned houses.

#41 in Best Value Schools
Setting
Urban
Location Appleton, Wisconsin
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1847
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
1,426 Undergraduates
Website http://www.lawrence.edu

Learning

8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Visual and Performing Arts
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • History
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$67,824
Cost of Attendance
$28,180
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $47,475
Outstate Tuition Fee $47,475
Room and Board Fees $11,838
$25,967 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

72% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
3.7 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

80 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Applicant's first language of is English or studied with English as the primary language of instruction for at least 7 years or submitted SAT/ACT

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Nov
01
Early Action Deadline
Nov
01
Early Decision Deadline
Jan
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
Jul
01
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
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Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jan
15
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$50,965 Average Financial Aid
Need-based Aid available for International Students

Need-based Aid

$41,781 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $67,824
64% Students with need received Financial Aid
57.6% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application Priority deadline December 1
Forms to be submitted CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE, FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Academic Merit Scholarships
Total Worth up to half tuition.
Eligibility All incoming freshmen; Based on Academic performance, Strength of curriculum, Class rank, Essay, Standardized test results (test optional)
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Ted Cloak Century Scholarship
Total Worth $5,000 per year
Details If you have been identified by the National Hispanic Recognition Program, be sure to indicate that recognition on your application. This scholarship may be combined with other Lawrence University scholarships.
National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholarships
Total Worth $2,000 per year
Details The Ted Cloak Century Scholarship recognizes young theatre makers that who will fill the 21st Century with innovative, collaborative, clear, and nuanced productions that warm the hearts and challenge the minds of generations to come. This scholarship honors the legacy of joyful and serious theatre making in a liberal arts environment envisioned by Ted Cloak in 1930. To be considered for a Ted Cloak Century Scholarship, students must audition the senior year of high school, either on campus or submit a self-recording. Audition registration and audition guidelines are located on the theatre website.
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Students

1,426 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
88% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
62% Students graduate within 6 years