Lawrence University

8/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Appleton, WI
5.0 1 review

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,417

Location Appleton, Wisconsin
Website lawrence.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Best Colleges Rank

#202

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Lawrence University, situated in Appleton, Wisconsin along the Fox River, is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music located 30 miles southwest of Green Bay. The campus encompasses 84 acres of predominantly Gothic architecture in a residential area, featuring academic buildings that date back to the institution's founding in 1847. As one of the first co-educational institutions in the United States, Lawrence maintains selective admission standards and offers a distinctive academic program that combines traditional liberal arts education with comprehensive musical training through its conservatory. The college is known for its strong programs in music performance, natural sciences, and environmental studies, with all students participating in the school's signature Freshman Studies program that emphasizes critical thinking and interdisciplinary learning. Students are required to live on campus for their first three years, with housing options ranging from traditional residence halls to themed group houses.

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Ratings

Lawrence is rated within the top 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10.

Overall Rating

8 out of 10
Academics

9 out of 10
Resources

10 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

10 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Lawrence University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very High

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1200/1420
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 24/31
GPA 3.52

Acceptance Rate

63.9%

Applications Due Jan 15, 2027
Enrollment Rate 16.8%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$56,982

Costs for Lawrence University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$56,982
Books and Supplies		$900
Other Fees		$312
Room and Board		$12,165
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,650
Total One Year Cost		$72,009

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

77% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Lawrence University are Visual and Performing Arts, Social Sciences, and Biology. 26% of students major in Visual and Performing Arts, 12% in Social Sciences, and 12% in Biology.