College
Lawrence University
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Appleton, WI
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 696 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade A
- Campusgrade B minus
- Athleticsgrade C+
- Party Scenegrade B
- Professorsgrade B+
- Locationgrade B minus
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade A minus
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade C+
About
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Midwest Conference
From Lawrence University
Lawrence University seeks academically motivated students with diverse talents, interests, backgrounds, and aspirations who demonstrate the potential to both transform and be transformed by Lawrence University.
At Lawrence, we are fully committed to Engaged Learning. Whether in a practice room in the conservatory or a chemistry class in Steitz Hall or a Freshman Studies discussion, you will learn by doing. By discussing. By participating. By engaging.
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Lawrence University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62%
SAT Range
1200-1430
ACT Range
25-32
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Considered but not required
Accepts Common App
Yes
Will You Get In?
Will You Get Into Lawrence?
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Cost
Net Price
$26,162 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$33,979 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
8:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 97%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 39 responses
- 71%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 45 responses
- 40%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 45 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Music Performance44 Graduates
- Biology37 Graduates
- Economics36 Graduates
- Psychology33 Graduates
- English28 Graduates
- Political Science and Government24 Graduates
- Mathematics18 Graduates
- Arts16 Graduates
- Spanish Language and Literature15 Graduates
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology13 Graduates
Online
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,402 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
40
Undergrads Over 25
0%
Pell Grant
25%
Varsity Athletes
23%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 58%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 59 responses
Poll
- 67%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 57 responses
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,100 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
79%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 84%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 25 responses
Lawrence University Reviews
Rating 3.67 out of 5 696 reviews
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Lawrence was a fantastic experience for me. It has the full liberal arts experience, with great integration and collaboration among different departments (especially the conservatory which offers its own bachelor's degree in music) as well as student organizations and community interactions. Professors are approachable and love interacting with students (all undergrads) and offer tons of flexibility for students to choose or create independent study courses. The campus is beautiful. Students are motivated, engaged, creative, and passionate. I graduated in 2012 and the things I learned at Lawrence - technical skills in linguistics and Arabic and music, social skills and networking, ways to think outside the box and take initiative - have served me very well over the past near-decade!
I never got a campus tour of this school before I committed to Lawrence, but I could not be more happy with my choice to attend. The professors are engaged and want to help you learn. There are so many clubs and activities to get involved in. The "Lawrence Busy" is real, but just stop and smell the roses and you will notice all the things that are going on. The way the pandemic is being handled, with both in-person and online classes and activities, is something I am very impressed with. I feel like I am getting a quality college experience all things considered. Could things be better like tuition price, diversity, and for student choice? 100% Do NOT be afraid of the size of the campus. I know I was scared the school would feel too small, but the location in sandwiched between a river and the active city have made it feel big. :)
Most of my classes were/are online. Obviously online is not ideal, but the professors have mostly handled it well. I have been learning and having an enjoyable experience. I am an active and involved student, so it has been easy to focus, but I know there are many student who are not engaged and do not participate. I can tell they are having a hard time and not enjoying the classes, but the professors are doing the best they can with minimal class particiaption.