Appleton, WI | lawrence.edu

Lawrence University is a residential liberal arts college and a renowned Conservatory of Music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. Featured in the book Colleges That Change Lives (CTCL), Lawrence is home to students who are creative, innovative, and multi-interested. Nestled along the banks of the Fox River in Appleton, WI, a small city with a population of 75k (metro population of 250k), Lawrence offers students big-city amenities like Broadway touring productions, internships, and a robust food scene blended with the charm of a smaller college town. Between 4 degree options (including our signature 5-year BA/BMus double degree program), 65 areas of study, 24 Division III sports, and dozens of music ensembles, a Lawrence education prepares students to share their light with the world.

Representatives

Joe Johnson
He/Him/His
Associate Director of Admissions
(920) 832-6828
joe.johnson@lawrence.edu

Details

Institution Type
Private 

Campus Setting
Suburban

Closest Airport (Distance)
ATW (5.4 mi)

Enrollment (Undergrad / Total)
1,500 / 1,500

Average Class Size
15

Student-to-Faculty Ratio
8:1

Student Population
(Out of State / Diverse / Intl)
60% / 27% / 12%

Athletics Division
Division III

Athletics League
Midwest Conference

Mid-Range ACT / SAT
25 - 32 / 1240 - 1460

Average GPA
3.63

GPA Consideration (W or UW)
Admission: University Recalculated
Scholarships: University Recalculated

Applications / Admits (Admit Rate)
3,097 / 2,182 (70%)

Deposits
435

Applications Accepted
Common App
Coalition App
University-Specific App

Application Information

Test Optional? Yes

Demonstrated Interest? Yes

Rolling Admission? No

Admission Interview? Optional

Need-blind Admission? No

WUE Tuition Exchange? No

CA Specific Scholarships? No

Freshman App Deadlines
Early Decision: Nov 1
Early Action I: Nov 1
Early Action II: Dec 1
Regular Decision: Jan 15

Transfer App Deadline
Fall: July 31
Spring: Nov 1

Merit-Based Scholarship Consideration is Evaluated From
The Admission Application

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Freshmen
N/A

Merit-Based Scholarship Deadline for Transfers
N/A

Link to Scholarship Info
lawrence.edu/admissions/afford

Points of Pride

1. Lawrence meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for all students admitted under Early Decision, and 99% of students receive financial assistance, with merit scholarships ranging from $15,000 - $32,000/year.

2. Lawrence has an 8:1 student to faculty ratio—one of the lowest in the country—and 63% of classes are one-on-one independent studies, research experiences, or free music lessons with professors.

3. Lawrence University has three campuses: Appleton (main campus), London (Off-Campus Programs satellite campus), and Door County, WI (student retreat center, Björklunden).