Lawrence University
Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1847, its first classes were held on November 12, 1849. Lawrence was the second college in the U.S. to be founded as a coeducational institution.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 64%
- Average net price: $23,401
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,483
- Graduation rate (150%): 77%
- Graduation rate (200%): 81%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 82%
- Student to faculty ratio: 7:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $55,789
- Median earnings (8 years): $48,065
- Median earnings (6 years): $40,653
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: City, small
- Calendar: Trimester
- City: Appleton, WI
Majors and programs
The most common programs at Lawrence University include Music Performance, Biology, Psychology.
- Music Performance (39 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,385 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,988
- Biology (35 bachelor's) · median earnings $38,092 4 years after graduation · median debt $12,000
- Psychology (29 bachelor's) · median earnings $45,971 4 years after graduation · median debt $15,000
- English (23 bachelor's) · median earnings $47,954 4 years after graduation
- Biochemistry (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $38,092 4 years after graduation · median debt $12,000
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $71,338 4 years after graduation
- Computer Science (14 bachelor's)
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other (14 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,385 4 years after graduation · median debt $18,988
- Environmental Studies (12 bachelor's)
- Music Teacher Education (11 bachelor's)
Degree mix: Business 5%, Computer Science 13%, Biological Sciences 55%, Psychology 27%.
Award levels offered: Bachelor's.
Cost
Lawrence University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $12,025 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $12,025
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $14,498
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $17,215
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $22,712
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $32,492
- In-state tuition and fees: $56,982
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $56,982
- Books and supplies: $900
- On-campus room and board: $12,165
- Off-campus room and board: $9,246
- Off-campus with family: $3,204
- Typical cost of attendance: $70,047
- Sticker vs net gap: 67%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 22%
- Federal loan recipients: 49%
- Average institutional grant: $40,646
- Average federal loan: $6,084
- Median debt at graduation: $26,000
Admissions
Lawrence University admits 64% of applicants. Of students admitted, 17% enrolled.
- Applications: 3,270
- Admitted: 2,091
- Enrolled: 351
- Yield (first-choice signal): 17%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,483
- Women: 53%
- Commuter share (estimated): 0%
- Part-time undergraduates: 1%
- Age 25 and older: 57%
- Graduation rate: 77%
- Come back after freshman year: 87%
- First-generation: 17%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 57%
- Student to faculty: 7:1
- Professor salary: $96,296
- Associate professor salary: $83,168
- Assistant professor salary: $68,423
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,537
- Average SAT: 1,350
- Average ACT: 29
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Not available
Common questions
What is the Lawrence University acceptance rate? Lawrence University admits 64% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does Lawrence University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $12,025 a year after aid. Average net price is $23,401.
What majors does Lawrence University offer? Popular programs include Music Performance, Biology, Psychology, English, Biochemistry.
What is the average salary after Lawrence University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $55,789 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the Lawrence University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 82% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 77%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. Lawrence University official site: https://lawrence.edu.