Appleton, WI
Located in Appleton, WI, Lawrence University is a private small school with roughly 1,396 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 64% of applicants. Its highest-earning reported major is Economics (Social Sciences), where graduates report median earnings of $71,338/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision I: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026Conservatory applicants must apply Early Action by Nov 1, 2026, and Early Decision II isn't available for Conservatory degrees.
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Confirm on Lawrence University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Lawrence University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Lawrence University weighs your application
From Lawrence University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Lawrence University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lawrence University look for in applicants?
Per Lawrence University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates talent/ability, character/personal qualities, rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Lawrence University's acceptance rate?
Lawrence University in Appleton, WI admits approximately 64% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Lawrence University?
Admitted students at Lawrence University typically score between 1200–1420 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Lawrence University?
Admitted students at Lawrence University typically score between 24–31 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Lawrence University cost?
Lawrence University's total cost of attendance is reported at $69,849 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Lawrence University?
Lawrence University's deadlines are Early Decision I Nov 1, 2026; Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Early Decision II Jan 15, 2027; Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Lawrence University require students to live on campus?
No -- Lawrence University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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