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Lawrence Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 49%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Lawrence are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Lawrence University students
Race Percent of Students
White
70%
Black
3%
Hispanic
7%
Asian
5%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
10%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 7% more female students than male students enrolled at Lawrence University with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lawrence has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Lawrence University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
48%
Women
52%
Enrollment by gender for Lawrence University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
683
Women
734

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 72%

Lawrence draws 28 percent of students from Wisconsin, 62 percent from other states, and 11 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Wisconsin, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Lawrence University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
28%
Out of State
62%
Foreign
11%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$74,097 per year

24% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,417
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 1%
Part-time undergraduates 2.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239017.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026