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Lawrence University

Private

Appleton, WI

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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

Admit rate64%
SAT range1200–1420
ACT range24–31
Undergrads1,396
Yield (admits who enroll)17%
Next deadlineNov 1, 2026 (ED1)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$69,849
4-year grad rate77%
Median earnings, 10yr out$55,789

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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How 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?

Academic factors
Rigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresConsidered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsConsidered
Nonacademic factors
InterviewImportant
Extracurricular activitiesImportant
Talent/abilityVery important
Character/personal qualitiesVery important
First generationConsidered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceConsidered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Considered
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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans49%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out79%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$38,092/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$47,954/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,971/yr
Social Sciences
Economics$71,338/yr
Political Science and Government$50,021/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$44,313/yr
Music$43,385/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,477
Typical room charge$5,988
Typical board charge$5,532

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

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

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 earliest deadline is Nov 1, 2026 (ED1), 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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