Lawrence University: Review & Facts

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Lawrence University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,430 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1847 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Appleton, Wisconsin.

Academic Offerings

At Lawrence University you can obtain your bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
45
Lawrence University implements a trimester-based curriculum calendar system and has 45 majors. The most popular concentrations are Music, Biology, Political Science, Psychology, and Economics. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Lawrence University is high at 88% (well above Wisconsin average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
88%
Good
The graduation rate at Lawrence University is good: 79%.

Student to faculty ratio at Lawrence University is good, 8:1. Find out more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high, around $53,700 a year. The additional fees at Lawrence University not covered by tuition are about $400; this totals $54,100 per academic year.

Read the details about Lawrence University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
72%
Doable
According to recent data, 2,943 applications were submitted and 2,127 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Lawrence University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
Lawrence University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lawrence University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Lawrence University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,500 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $6,000 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Lawrence University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lawrence University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lawrence University
College Ave
Appleton, Wisconsin
54911, USA
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