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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

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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

4000.0%

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

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Varsity Sports — Lawrence Vikings

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from WI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Milwaukeepop. 570K
88 mi(153 min)
Chicagopop. 2.7M
169 mi(293 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
244 mi(423 min)

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