Lawrence University

Location and Affiliation:

Lawrence University is located in Appleton, population 72,000.
Affiliation: Private.

Population:

Lawrence University’s enrollment is 1324 students on campus.

• 53% female
• 2% black
• 2% Asian
• 10% international
• 3% Hispanic

67% of applicants are admitted.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:10

Academic Level:

• Lawrence University is a Level 2 school
• ACT/SAT Optional
• The average high school GPA is 3.7
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 25-30
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 560-690, Math 570-690, Composite 1130-1380

Most Popular Majors:

• Biology 8%
• English 6%
• Foreign Language 7%
• Psychology 7%
• Social Sciences/History 20%
• Interdisciplinary studies 10%
• Social Sciences/History 20%
• Religion 7%
• Physical Sciences 7%
• Social Sciences/History 20%
• Visual/Performing arts 22%

Graduates:

73% graduate after 6 years. Freshman return to Lawrence at a rate of 90%.

Application:

• Admission fee is $40
• The Early Decision deadline is November 15
• The Early Action deadline is December 15
• The regular admission application deadline is January 15
• The financial aid deadline is March 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 100%.

Features:

Lawrence University was founded in 1847 and one of the first coeducational colleges. In 1964, Lawrence College consolidated with Milwaukee-Downer College for women to form the present-day Lawrence University.

Appleton is at the center of the Fox Cities. The Fox Cities are a cluster of 14 towns and cities along the Fox River with a combined population of more than 250,000.

The 84-acre campus is situated on a bluff overlooking the historic Fox River and contains 58 instructional, residential, recreational and administrative facilities.

The academic calendar consists of three ten-week terms from late September to mid-June. Most students take three six-unit courses each term.

The Lawrence Conservatory of Music is the nation’s only conservatory of music within a nationally recognized undergraduate college of the liberal arts and sciences.

Contact:

Lawrence University Admissions 1-800-227-0982.

Learn more about Lawrence University. http://www.lawrence.edu