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    Lawrence University

    Appleton, WI · Midwest

    Lawrence University has an acceptance rate of 63.9% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1200-1420. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

    Acceptance rate
    63.9%
    SAT mid-50
    1200-1420
    Cost after aid
    $23,401
    Graduation rate
    77%

    What Lawrence University says matters

    How Lawrence University rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

    Acceptance rate
    64%
    2,091 of 3,270
    Yield
    17%
    351 enrolled
    SAT mid-50
    1240-1420
    ACT mid-50
    24-31
    CDS year
    2024-25

    Acceptance rate by gender

    Men
    59%984 of 1,675
    Women
    69%1,107 of 1,594

    Very important

    • Rigor of secondary school record
    • Class rank
    • Academic GPA
    • Talent or ability
    • Character or personal qualities

    Important

    • Application essay
    • Interview
    • Extracurricular activities

    Considered

    • Standardized test scores
    • Recommendations
    • First generation
    • Geographical residence
    • Volunteer work
    • Work experience
    • Level of applicant's interest

    Not considered

    • Alumni relation
    • State residency
    • Religious affiliation or commitment

    The full Common Data Set

    Every figure Lawrence University published for 2024-25, section by section.

    First-Time, First-Year Admission150

    Entrance Exams

    AP
    Yes
    CLEP
    Yes
    Institutional Exam
    Yes
    SAT or ACT
    /ADMS_CONSIDER

    Applications

    Total first-time, first-year men who applied
    1,675
    Total first-time, first-year women who applied
    1,594
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied
    1
    Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted
    984
    Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted
    1,107
    Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    185
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled
    1
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    164
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled
    0
    Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    1
    Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled
    0
    Total first-time, first-year students who applied
    3,270
    Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted
    2,091
    Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled
    351
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    461
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    381
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    97
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,796
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    1,498
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    215
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    1,013
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    212
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    39
    Total first-time, first-year who applied
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who were admitted
    0
    Total first-time, first-year who enrolled
    0

    Wait List

    Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
    2
    Number accepting a place on the waiting list:
    2
    Number of wait-listed students admitted:
    2

    Admissions Requirements

    Total academic units
    16
    English
    4
    Mathematics
    3
    Science
    3
    Foreign language
    2
    Social studies
    2
    History
    2

    Basis for Selection

    Rigor of secondary school record
    Very Important
    Class rank
    Very Important
    Academic GPA
    Very Important
    Standardized test scores
    Considered
    Application Essay
    Important
    Recommendation(s)
    Considered
    Interview
    Important
    Extracurricular activities
    Important
    Talent/ability
    Very Important
    Character/personal qualities
    Very Important
    First generation
    Considered
    Alumni/ae relation
    Not Considered
    Geographical residence
    Considered
    State residency
    Not Considered
    Religious affiliation/commitment
    Not Considered
    Volunteer work
    Considered
    Work experience
    Considered
    Level of applicant’s interest
    Considered

    First-time, first-year Profile

    Submitting SAT Scores
    .2108
    Submitting ACT Scores
    .3276
    SAT Composite: 25th Percentile
    1,240
    SAT Composite: 50th Percentile
    1,340
    SAT Composite: 75th Percentile
    1,420
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile
    610
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile
    680
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile
    710
    SAT Math: 25th Percentile
    590
    SAT Math: 50th Percentile
    670
    SAT Math: 75th Percentile
    710
    ACT Composite: 25th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Composite: 50th Percentile
    29%
    ACT Composite: 75th Percentile
    31%
    ACT Math: 25th Percentile
    23%
    ACT Math: 50th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Math: 75th Percentile
    28%
    ACT English: 25th Percentile
    23%
    ACT English: 50th Percentile
    28%
    ACT English: 75th Percentile
    33%
    ACT Science: 25th Percentile
    24%
    ACT Science: 50th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Science: 75th Percentile
    32%
    ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
    26%
    ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
    31%
    ACT Reading: 75th Percentile
    35%
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800
    .3784
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
    .4459
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
    .1622
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
    .0135
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
    0
    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
    1
    SAT Math: 700-800
    .2973
    SAT Math: 600-699
    .4459
    SAT Math: 500-599
    .2432
    SAT Math: 400-499
    .0135
    SAT Math: 300-399
    0
    SAT Math: 200-299
    0
    SAT Math: Total
    1
    SAT Composite: 1400-1600
    .3108
    SAT Composite: 1200-1399
    .5
    SAT Composite: 1000-1199
    .1757
    SAT Composite: 800-999
    .0135
    SAT Composite: 600-799
    0
    SAT Composite: 400-599
    0
    SAT Composite: Total
    1
    ACT Composite: 30-36
    .4261
    ACT Composite: 24-29
    .3391
    ACT Composite: 18-23
    .2174
    ACT Composite: 12-17
    .0174
    ACT Composite: 6-11
    0
    ACT Composite: Below 6
    0
    ACT Math: 30-36
    .2087
    ACT Math: 24-29
    .487
    ACT Math: 18-23
    .1913
    ACT Math: 12-17
    .113
    ACT Math: 6-11
    0
    ACT Math: Below 6
    0
    ACT English: 30-36
    .4261
    ACT English: 24-29
    .287
    ACT English: 18-23
    .2348
    ACT English: 12-17
    .0522
    ACT English: 6-11
    0
    ACT English: Below 6
    0
    ACT Science: 30-36
    .3217
    ACT Science: 24-29
    .4348
    ACT Science: 18-23
    .2435
    ACT Science: 12-17
    0
    ACT Science: 6-11
    0
    ACT Science: Below 6
    0
    ACT Reading: 30-36
    .5913
    ACT Reading: 24-29
    .2435
    ACT Reading: 18-23
    .1304
    ACT Reading: 12-17
    0.035
    ACT Reading: 6-11
    0
    ACT Reading: Below 6
    0
    Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class
    .3383
    Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class
    .5789
    Percent in top half of high school graduating class
    .9173
    Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
    .0827
    Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
    .0226
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
    .3789
    Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:
    3.467
    Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:
    .9858

    Admission Policies

    Yes, on a rolling basis:
    Considered
    Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
    Yes
    If yes, maximum period of postponement:
    1 year
    Number of early decision applications received by your institution
    62
    Number of applicants admitted under early decision plan
    45
    Please provide significant details about your early decision plan:
    Students must reply to offers by 12/15
    Transfer Admission25

    Fall Applicants

    Men
    84
    Women
    60
    Unknown
    0
    Total
    144
    Men
    49
    Women
    49
    Unknown
    0
    Total
    98
    Men
    25
    Women
    33
    Unknown
    0
    Total
    58

    Application for Admission

    Fall
    Yes
    Winter
    Yes
    Spring
    Yes
    High school transcript
    Required
    College transcript(s)
    Required
    Essay or personal statement
    Recommended
    Interview
    Recommended
    Standardized test scores
    Required for Some
    Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)
    Recommended for Some

    Transfer Credit Policies

    Number
    108
    Unit Type
    U
    Number
    108
    Unit Type
    U
    Academic Offerings and Policies13

    Special Study Options

    Double major
    Yes
    Independent study
    Yes
    Internships
    Yes
    Student-designed major
    Yes
    Study abroad
    Yes
    Teacher certification program
    Yes
    Undergraduate Research
    Yes

    Required Course Work

    Arts/fine arts
    Yes
    Foreign languages
    Yes
    Humanities
    Yes
    Intensive writing
    Yes
    Sciences (biological or physical)
    Yes
    Social science
    Yes
    Student Life38

    Percent Participating

    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    .68
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    0
    Percent of women who join sororities
    0
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    100%
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    0
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    0
    Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)
    71%
    Percent of men who join fraternities
    4.0%
    Percent of women who join sororities
    3.0%
    Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing
    .94
    Percent who live off campus or commute
    .06
    Percent of students age 25 and older
    .02

    Average Age

    Average age of full-time students
    19.2
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    19.2
    Average age of full-time students
    20.7
    Average age of all students (full- and part-time)
    20.9

    Activities Offered

    Campus Ministries
    Yes
    Choral groups
    Yes
    Concert band
    Yes
    Dance
    Yes
    Drama/theater
    Yes
    International Student Organization
    Yes
    Jazz band
    Yes
    Literary magazine
    Yes
    Model UN
    Yes
    Music ensembles
    Yes
    Musical theater
    Yes
    Opera
    Yes
    Pep band
    Yes
    Radio station
    Yes
    Student government
    Yes
    Student newspaper
    Yes
    Student-run film society
    Yes
    Symphony orchestra
    Yes

    Housing

    Apartments for single students
    Yes
    Special housing for disabled students
    Yes
    Fraternity/sorority housing
    Yes
    Theme housing
    Yes
    Annual Expenses1

    Information

    Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:
    https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions-aid/aid-affordability
    Financial Aid105

    Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

    N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
    107
    O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
    37,342
    P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
    0
    Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
    0

    Methodology

    Institutional methodology (IM)
    Yes

    Need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    2604111
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    672360
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    35109533
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    780455
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    39166459
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    2212546
    Federal Work-Study
    1060379
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    0
    Total Self-Help
    3272925
    Parent Loans
    0
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    0
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Non-need-based Aid Awarded

    Federal
    0
    State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
    15750
    Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
    18568727
    Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
    426905
    Total Scholarships/Grants
    19011382
    Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
    4778410
    State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
    1361439
    Total Self-Help
    6139849
    Parent Loans
    1150773
    Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
    1615053
    Athletic Awards
    0

    Students Awarded Aid

    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    289
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    239
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    239
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    239
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    169
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    43
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    132
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    94%
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    53020
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    47410
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4342
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3434
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    1,052
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    886
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    885
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    884
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    574
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    204
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    536
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    .93
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    50883
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    44104
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    5635
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    4388
    B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
    12
    C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
    9
    D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
    9
    E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
    9
    F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
    6
    G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
    5
    H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    7
    I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    .96
    J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
    34632
    K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
    26101
    L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
    4151
    M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
    3539

    Graduating Cohort

    Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
    321

    Source Type Loan

    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    171
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    170
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    32
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    .5327
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    .5296
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    .0997
    A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    31358.9
    B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
    23130.39
    C. Institutional loan programs.
    0
    D. State loan programs.
    0
    E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
    44693.94

    Aid to Nonresidents

    Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
    Yes
    If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:
    153
    Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    40,919
    Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:
    6,260,576

    Financial Aid Forms

    FAFSA
    Yes
    Institution's own financial aid form
    Yes
    CSS PROFILE
    Yes
    Noncustodial PROFILE
    Yes
    Institution’s own financial aid form
    Yes

    Aid Available

    Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Yes
    Federal Direct PLUS Loans
    Yes
    Federal Pell Grants
    Yes
    Federal SEOG
    Yes
    State scholarships/grants
    Yes
    Private scholarships
    Yes
    College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
    Yes

    Institutional Aid

    Academics
    Yes
    Alumni affiliation
    Yes
    Leadership
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    Academics
    Yes
    Music/drama
    Yes
    If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
    Lawrence will fully meet the demonstrated institutional need of students from Wisconsin and Illinois admitted as a first-year or transfer student for fall 2023 or thereafter. More information is available here: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions-aid/aid-affordability/lawrence-advantage
    Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred19

    Diploma/Certificates

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Associate

    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    0

    Bachelors

    Natural resources and conservation
    .043
    Area, ethnic, and gender studies
    .024
    Computer and information sciences
    .038
    Education
    .029
    Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
    .043
    English
    .06
    Biological/life sciences
    .16
    Mathematics and statistics
    .021
    Interdisciplinary studies
    .014
    Philosophy and religious studies
    .029
    Physical sciences
    .064
    Psychology
    .079
    Social sciences
    .11
    Visual and performing arts
    .255
    Business/marketing
    .012
    History
    .019
    TOTAL (should = 100%)
    100%
    Enrollment And Persistence130

    Institutional Enrollment

    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    185
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    164
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown
    1
    All other degree-seeking: men
    483
    All other degree-seeking: women
    545
    Total degree-seeking: men
    668
    Total degree-seeking: women
    709
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    1
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    6
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    8
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: men
    674
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: women
    717
    Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men
    1
    Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women
    0
    All other degree-seeking: men
    6
    All other degree-seeking: women
    11
    Total degree-seeking: men
    7
    Total degree-seeking: women
    11
    Total degree-seeking: unknown
    0
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: men
    1
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: women
    4
    All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown
    2
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: men
    8
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: women
    15
    Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    2
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: men
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: women
    0
    Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown
    0
    Total all undergraduates
    1,417
    Total all graduate
    0
    Grand Total All Students
    1,417

    All

    Total graduate Full-Time Students: men
    0
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: women
    0
    Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown
    0

    Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

    Nonresidents
    39
    Hispanic/Latino
    47
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    22
    White, non-Hispanic
    201
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    0
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    5
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    17
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    20
    TOTAL
    351
    Nonresidents
    153
    Hispanic/Latino
    173
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    64
    White, non-Hispanic
    834
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    50
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    75
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    45
    TOTAL
    1,396
    Nonresidents
    159
    Hispanic/Latino
    173
    Black or African American, non-Hispanic
    64
    White, non-Hispanic
    843
    American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
    2
    Asian, non-Hispanic
    52
    Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
    0
    Two or more races, non-Hispanic
    76
    Race and/or ethnicity unknown
    48
    TOTAL
    1,417

    Persistence

    Bachelor's degrees
    364

    Graduation Rates

    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    97
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    84
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    215
    Total
    396
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    0
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    97
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    84
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    215
    Total
    396
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    56
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    48
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    121
    Total
    225
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    18
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    6
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    46
    Total
    70
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    2
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    3
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4
    Total
    9
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    76
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    57
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    171
    Total
    304
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    .78
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.68
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.8
    Total
    0.77
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    98
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    82
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    173
    Total
    353
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    1
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0
    Total
    1
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    97
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    82
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    173
    Total
    352
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    59
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    40
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    108
    Total
    207
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    9
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    16
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    29
    Total
    54
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    3
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    1
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    4
    Total
    8
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    71
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    57
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    141
    Total
    269
    Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant
    0.73
    Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
    0.7
    Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
    0.82
    Total
    0.76
    Instructional Faculty And Class Size41

    Instructional Faculty

    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    178
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    36
    C. Total number who are women
    97
    D. Total number who are men
    81
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    5
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    162
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    13
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    3
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    0
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    37
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    7
    C. Total number who are women
    18
    D. Total number who are men
    19
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    0
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    17%
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    11
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    5
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    4
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0
    A. Total number of instructional faculty
    215
    B. Total number who are members of minority groups
    43
    C. Total number who are women
    115
    D. Total number who are men
    100
    E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
    5
    F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
    179
    G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
    24
    H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
    8
    I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
    4
    J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
    0

    Student to Faculty Ratio

    based on ____ students
    1,400
    and ____ faculty
    190.33

    Undergraduate Class Size

    2-9
    125
    10-19
    157
    20-29
    48
    30-39
    21
    40-49
    1
    50-99
    4
    100+
    0
    Total
    356
    Total
    0
    Source: Lawrence University's Common Data Set 2024-25

    About Lawrence University

    Lawrence University is a very small private university in Appleton, WI, in a city setting.

    What Lawrence University looks for

    Lawrence University admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

    Frequently asked

    • What SAT score do I need for Lawrence University?

      Lawrence University's middle 50% SAT range is 1200 to 1420. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

    • What ACT score do I need for Lawrence University?

      Middle 50% ACT range is 24 to 31. The top of that range or above is what most admitted students submit when they choose to send a score.

    • What is the acceptance rate at Lawrence University?

      Lawrence University admits roughly 64% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

    • What does Lawrence University actually cost after financial aid?

      Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $23,401 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

    • Is Lawrence University a reach, match, or safety for me?

      Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat Lawrence University as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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