Lawrence Admission Requirements
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Lawrence Admission Overview
Lawrence admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Lawrence admitted 63.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (A-) and SAT 1200-1420 / ACT 24-31. Lawrence is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Lawrence is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
Lawrence Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Low
Admission difficulty for Lawrence University
Acceptance Rate
The Lawrence acceptance rate is 63.9%. Last year, 2,091 of 3,270 applicants were admitted. That is the 6th lowest acceptance rate in Wisconsin.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Lawrence and can you get accepted?
Lawrence is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.
Lawrence University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Lawrence GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.52Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.52
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Lawrence typically have around a 3.52 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Lawrence is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #10 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Lawrence SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
1200-1420Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
21%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 610
- Math 590
- Composite 1200
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 710
- Math 710
- Composite 1420
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Lawrence typically score around a 1310 SAT (middle 50% 1200–1420) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 89th percentile nationally. Lawrence ranks #3 in the state of Wisconsin and #192 in the nation for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1200 to 1420
SAT policy
Lawrence is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1310 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Lawrence ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
24-31Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
33%25th Percentile Scores
- English 23
- Math 23
- Composite 24
75th Percentile Scores
- English 33
- Math 28
- Composite 31
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Lawrence typically have around a 27 ACT (mid-50 24–31) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 85th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Lawrence places #4 among colleges in Wisconsin for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 31
ACT policy
You may apply to Lawrence without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 27.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
69% of Lawrence University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 34% are in the top ten percent.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Lawrence University and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Jan 15, 2027Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jan 15, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Lawrence University is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Lawrence is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 63.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.52 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1200-1420); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239017.
GPA calculator: Lawrence University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026