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Lawrence University

Appleton, WI

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Overview

Lawrence University is a 4-year institution located in Appleton, WI, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 711 East Boldt Way
Admissions Office
Appleton, WI  54911
United States
Contact Phil Betz
Vice President for Enrollment Management
Email: admissions@lawrence.edu
Phone: 920-832-6500
Fax: 920-832-6782

Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
East Asian Studies Checkmark
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other Checkmark
Russian Studies Checkmark
Biological And Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Biochemistry Checkmark
Biology/biological Sciences, General Checkmark
Neuroscience Checkmark
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services Associate Bachelors
Business/commerce, General Checkmark
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services Associate Bachelors
Computer Science Checkmark
Education Associate Bachelors
Music Teacher Education Checkmark
English Language And Literature/Letters Associate Bachelors
Creative Writing Checkmark
English Language And Literature, General Checkmark
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics Associate Bachelors
Chinese Language And Literature Checkmark
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General Checkmark
French Language And Literature Checkmark
German Language And Literature Checkmark
Linguistics Checkmark
Russian Language And Literature Checkmark
Spanish Language And Literature Checkmark
History Associate Bachelors
History, General Checkmark
Mathematics And Statistics Associate Bachelors
Mathematics, General Checkmark
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Associate Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences Checkmark
International/globalization Studies Checkmark
Mathematics And Computer Science Checkmark
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other Checkmark
Natural Resources And Conservation Associate Bachelors
Environmental Science Checkmark
Environmental Studies Checkmark
Philosophy And Religious Studies Associate Bachelors
Philosophy Checkmark
Religion/religious Studies Checkmark
Physical Sciences Associate Bachelors
Chemistry, General Checkmark
Geological And Earth Sciences/geosciences, Other Checkmark
Geology/earth Science, General Checkmark
Physics, General Checkmark
Psychology Associate Bachelors
Psychology, General Checkmark
Social Sciences Associate Bachelors
Anthropology, General Checkmark
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics Checkmark
Economics, General Checkmark
International Relations And Affairs Checkmark
Political Science And Government, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts Associate Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation Checkmark
Art/art Studies, General Checkmark
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General Checkmark
Film/cinema/media Studies Checkmark
Music Performance, General Checkmark
Music Theory And Composition Checkmark
Music, General Checkmark
Visual And Performing Arts, Other Checkmark

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

2,943
Applied
2,127
Accepted
1,426
Enrolled
72%
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Female Admissions

1,535
Females Applied
1,173
Females Accepted
76%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

1,408
Males Applied
954
Males Accepted
68%
Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.7
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements
Required Transcript of high school record
Essay
One recommendation
Required for some programs Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended A minimum high school GPA of 3
Interview
Other requirements: Audition for music majors

Application Deadlines

Type Application Closing Notification Date Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen January 15th April 1st
Early decision plan November 1st December 1st
Other early decision plan November 1st December 15th
Transfer July 31st Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 610 740
SAT Math 600 720
ACT Composite 27 32

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

55,149
Private
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Fees

312
Full-time student fees
11,838
Room & board
6,153
Room only
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Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered No
Tuition pre-payment plan No
Tuition payment plans offered Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition Employees
Alumni

Financial Aid

42,637
Avg. Financial Aid Package
43,005
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
37,853
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,875
Avg. Loan Aid
31,925
Avg. Grant Aid
39,389
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
93.2%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
58%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,426
Total Undergrad students
12%
International Students
76%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 11.2%
Black or African American 3.97%
White or Caucasian 60.67%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.43%
Asian 5.46%
Two or more races 5.24%
Other 1.06%

Gender

Male (46.14%)
Female (53.86%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Disabled housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
International housing
Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 95%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
President's Ball, LU Zoo Days and LU-Aroo

Student Services

Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
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Local fraternities
Local sororities Checkmark
Most popular organizations:
Student Organization for University Programming (SOUP), Black Student Union (BSU), Lawrence International (LI), Outdoor Recreation Club (ORC) and Sustainable Lawrence University Garden (SLUG)

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark
Other Campus Security & Safety:
evening patrols by trained security personnel

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball No Division 3 No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading Checkmark No No
Crew Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Fencing Checkmark Division 3 No
Football No Division 3 No
Golf Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey No Division 3 No
Indoor Track Checkmark No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Sailing Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball Checkmark No No
Swimming And Diving No Division 3 No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark No No
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Badminton Checkmark No No
Baseball No No No
Basketball Checkmark Division 3 No
Cheerleading Checkmark No No
Crew Checkmark No No
Cross-country Running No Division 3 No
Fencing Checkmark Division 3 No
Football No No No
Golf Checkmark No No
Ice Hockey Checkmark Division 3 No
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse Checkmark No No
Rock Climbing Checkmark No No
Sailing Checkmark No No
Skiing (downhill) Checkmark No No
Soccer Checkmark Division 3 No
Softball No Division 3 No
Swimming And Diving No Division 3 No
Tennis No Division 3 No
Track And Field No Division 3 No
Ultimate Frisbee Checkmark No No
Volleyball Checkmark Division 3 No

Faculty

205
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 171
Part-time - 34
Male - 102
Female - 103
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