Lawrence University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2190 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #588 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #535 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #895 of 2,328 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 1,410
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- www.lawrence.edu
Lawrence University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lawrence University has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 25% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 57% | 69% |
| Applicants | 3,489 | 1,801 | 1,688 |
| Admissions | 2,199 | 1,034 | 1,165 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 335 | 167 | 168 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
85 or 25%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1200
or below
75% of them
had 1430
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lawrence University are 1200-1430 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
104 or 31%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 27
or below
75% of them
had 32
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lawrence University are 27-32 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 852 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 166 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 156 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 76 (5%) |
| Asian | 69 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 51 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 35 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lawrence University is $27,393 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,025 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,498 |
| $48-75K | $17,215 |
| $75-110K | $22,712 |
| $110K+ | $32,492 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $55,149 |
| Tuition in-state | $55,149 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $55,149 |
| Fee in-district | $312 |
| Fee in-state | $312 |
| Fee out-of-state | $312 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,450 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,838 |
| Room charge | $6,153 |
| Meal charge | $5,685 |
Lawrence University majors
Lawrence University has granted 347 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lawrence University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 37 |
| Psychology, General | 36 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 20 |
| Biochemistry | 17 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 |
| Music Teacher Education | 14 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 12 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 |
| Neuroscience | 10 |
| Anthropology, General | 9 |
| Computer Science | 9 |
| Mathematics, General | 9 |
| Physics, General | 9 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 8 |
| Environmental Studies | 7 |
| History, General | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 6 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 6 |
| Philosophy | 6 |
| French Language and Literature | 5 |
| Music, General | 5 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 4 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Chemistry, General | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 |
| Linguistics | 2 |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 1 |
| Grand Total | 347 |
Lawrence University has a graduation rate of 76%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 76% | 72% | 81% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lawrence University has published 2,380 scientific papers with 72,044 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Physics, Philosophy, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Law, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 16 | 178 |
| 1993 | 26 | 164 |
| 1994 | 17 | 210 |
| 1995 | 25 | 261 |
| 1996 | 47 | 242 |
| 1997 | 24 | 323 |
| 1998 | 30 | 344 |
| 1999 | 24 | 360 |
| 2000 | 25 | 420 |
| 2001 | 102 | 490 |
| 2002 | 44 | 531 |
| 2003 | 33 | 677 |
| 2004 | 43 | 752 |
| 2005 | 32 | 970 |
| 2006 | 42 | 967 |
| 2007 | 82 | 1170 |
| 2008 | 40 | 1161 |
| 2009 | 49 | 1443 |
| 2010 | 45 | 1665 |
| 2011 | 48 | 1757 |
| 2012 | 68 | 2119 |
| 2013 | 50 | 2207 |
| 2014 | 67 | 2418 |
| 2015 | 79 | 2772 |
| 2016 | 67 | 3609 |
| 2017 | 59 | 4243 |
| 2018 | 95 | 4717 |
| 2019 | 65 | 5099 |
| 2020 | 63 | 6432 |
| 2021 | 89 | 5914 |
| 2022 | 44 | 5003 |
| 2023 | 57 | 5062 |
| 2024 | 42 | 4659 |
Lawrence University alumni
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Jeffrey Jones
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage actoractor
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Duncan Jones is an American actor, known for his roles as Emperor Joseph II in Amadeus (1984), Edward R. Rooney in Ferris Bueller's Day Off (1986), Charles Deetz in Beetlejuice (1988), Dr. Skip Tyler in The Hunt for Red October (1990), Eddie Barzoon in The Devil's Advocate (1997), and A.W. Merrick in both Deadwood (2004–2006) and Deadwood: The Movie (2019).
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Campbell Scott
- Occupations
- film actorscreenwritertelevision actorstage actorfilm director
- Biography
-
Campbell Scott is an American actor, producer and director. His roles include Steve Dunne in Singles, Mark Usher in House of Cards, Joseph Tobin in Damages, Richard Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Boris Kuester von Jurgens-Ratenicz in Royal Pains, as well as narration in The Men Who Built America.
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Kaja Kallas
- Occupations
- business undergraduatepoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
Kaja Kallas is an Estonian politician and diplomat. She was the first female prime minister of Estonia, a role she held from 2021 until 2024, when she resigned in advance of her appointment as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. Since 2024, she has served as High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in the second von der Leyen Commission.
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Dominic Fumusa
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Dominic Fumusa is an American stage and screen actor known for starring in the Showtime comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie.
General info
| Alternative names | Lawrence |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1847 |
| Motto | Veritas est lux Truth is Light |
| Total FTE staff | 505 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | College Ave Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 76,000 |
| Phone | 9208327000 |