Lawrence University

Appleton, WI · Small city

AskSchool #230 of 300Private nonprofitLiberal arts collegeTest optional
Acceptance rate
63.9%
Most recent year reported
Average net price
$23,401
Sticker price $69,849
Graduation rate
77%
Within 6 years
Median earnings
$55,789
10 years after starting

Admissions

Acceptance rate (most recent year)
63.9%
Applicants (fall 2023)
3,489
Admitted (fall 2023)
2,199
Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)
336
Yield (admitted who enroll)
15%
Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)
69%
Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)
57%
SAT reading, middle 50%
610–710
SAT math, middle 50%
590–710
ACT composite, middle 50%
24–31
Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT
25% / 31%

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class; test ranges and rate from U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

What they look at

High school GPA
considered
High school class rank
considered
High school record (transcript)
required
College-prep program completed
considered
Recommendations
considered
Demonstration of competencies
considered
SAT/ACT scores
considered
English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)
required
Other test
considered
Work experience
considered
Personal statement or essay
required
Legacy status
not considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Source: IPEDS Admissions survey, fall 2023 entering class

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Family income $0–30k$10,419
Family income $30–48k$13,332
Family income $48–75k$15,020
Family income $75–110k$20,256
Family income $110k+$32,758
Full sticker price (per year)
$69,849
Tuition & fees – in-state
$56,982
Tuition & fees – out-of-state
$56,982
Median debt at graduation
$26,000
Students with federal loans
49%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Outcomes

Graduate within 6 years
77%
Freshmen who return for year 2
87%
Median earnings, 1 year after graduating
$26,884
Median earnings, 10 years after starting
$55,789

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Students & campus

Undergraduates
1,396
Graduate students
—
Student-to-faculty ratio
7 : 1
Women
52%
Students receiving Pell grants
22%
Full-time faculty
84%

Undergraduate diversity

White60%
Hispanic12%
International11%
Two or more5.4%
Black4.6%
Asian3.6%
Unknown3.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native0.1%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release)

Most popular majors

Visual & Performing Arts23%
Biology & Biomedical Sciences16%
Psychology9.6%
Social Sciences8.0%
English7.5%
Business & Marketing6.7%
Physical Sciences5.2%
Foreign Languages3.9%

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (June 2026 release) (share of bachelor’s degrees awarded)

Contacts & links

President
Laurie A. Carter
Main phone
(920) 832-7000
Address
College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911

Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, 2024–25

How to apply

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