Lawrence University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Trimester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,460
Student to faculty ratio	8 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	89%
On-time graduation rate	80%

Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, Lawrence University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college follows a trimester-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into three terms. This system offers students the opportunity to progress at an accelerated pace, allowing for more intensive coursework and faster programs completion.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that Lawrence University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lawrence University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Lawrence University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Lawrence University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$52,401

Cost of attendance at Lawrence University in 2022 for students from Wisconsin.

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Wisconsin's average	$7,873
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$52,401

Cost of attendance at Lawrence University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wisconsin's average	$15,679
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lawrence University received on average $39,841 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$39,841

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	89	24%	$4,730	$420,955
Other Federal Grant	149	40%	$4,245	$632,523
State Grant/Scholarships	42	11%	$3,538	$148,584
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	372	100%	$37,741	$14,039,739
Total Grant & Scholarships	372	100%	$39,841	$14,820,846

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lawrence University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lawrence University students is 80.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 85.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 73.8%.

80.5%

asian 86.4% 19 students
African American 85.7% 6 students
white 78.4% 214 students
hispanic 90.5% 19 students
International Students 85.7% 48 students
Mixed Race 75.0% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Football Midwest Conference
Baseball Midwest Conference
Basketball Midwest Conference
Track and Cross Country Midwest Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lawrence University provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lawrence University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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