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Lawrence University

Lawrence

Appleton, Wisconsin 54911

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Known for biology — close-knit campus

Lawrence University is a private institution in Appleton with particular strength in biology and psychology. With an average SAT of 1349, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

76% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,789 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,563.

Established
1847
Motto
Light! More Light! Veritas est lux.
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Midwest Conference and Northern Collegiate Hockey Association (hockey only)
Division
Division III

Campus Visits

43 upcoming visits · Next: Tue, Apr 14 · Campus Visit
63%Acceptance
1349SAT Avg
1,394Students
7:1Student:Faculty
76%Grad Rate
$55,789Earnings 10yr
$24,563Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lawrence University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1349

Reading & WritingMid: 680
600720
MathMid: 665
600710

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 30
2732

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

63.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1349

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$55,461
Room & Board$11,838
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$67,824
Average Net Price$24,563
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,025
$30–48K$14,498
$48–75K$17,215
$75–110K$22,712
$110K+$32,492

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,563

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

40.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (37)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,394
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61%
Black 4%
Hispanic 11%
Asian 5%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 12%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate76.4%
Freshman Retention87.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,653
8 Years$48,065
10 Years$55,789

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$42,700
Men
$55,800

Rankings

U.S. News
#69

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lawrence Vikings

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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