Lawrence University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2172 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #599 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #546 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #802 of 2,091 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 24 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 72%
- Undergraduates
- 1,426
- 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 72% and is among the top 35% 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 | 72% | 68% | 76% |
| Applicants | 2,943 | 1,408 | 1,535 |
| Admissions | 2,127 | 954 | 1,173 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 364 | 172 | 192 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
93 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1210
or below
75% of them
had 1460
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lawrence University are 1210-1460 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
121 or 33%
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 | 859 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 176 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 159 (11%) |
| Asian | 78 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 74 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 56 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 18 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lawrence University is $26,368 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 | $12,482 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,503 |
| $48-75K | $16,832 |
| $75-110K | $20,640 |
| $110K+ | $30,316 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $53,667 |
| Tuition in-state | $53,667 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $53,667 |
| Fee in-district | $312 |
| Fee in-state | $312 |
| Fee out-of-state | $312 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,477 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,520 |
| Room charge | $5,988 |
| Meal charge | $5,532 |
Lawrence University majors
Lawrence University has granted 328 bachelor's degrees across 38 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lawrence University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 34 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 32 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 28 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 21 |
| Environmental Studies | 20 |
| Psychology, General | 20 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 16 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 15 |
| Biochemistry | 13 |
| Computer Science | 12 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 |
| History, General | 10 |
| Anthropology, General | 8 |
| Chemistry, General | 8 |
| Mathematics, General | 8 |
| Neuroscience | 7 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 |
| Music, General | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 4 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 4 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 |
| French Language and Literature | 3 |
| Physics, General | 3 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 |
| Russian Studies | 3 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Linguistics | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Environmental Science | 1 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 328 |
Lawrence University has a graduation rate of 78%, which is among the 13% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 78% | 74% | 83% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lawrence University has published 2,121 scientific papers with 44,120 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Law, Engineering, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 14 | 141 |
| 1992 | 16 | 125 |
| 1993 | 21 | 112 |
| 1994 | 16 | 117 |
| 1995 | 22 | 133 |
| 1996 | 46 | 134 |
| 1997 | 21 | 198 |
| 1998 | 28 | 225 |
| 1999 | 21 | 228 |
| 2000 | 23 | 301 |
| 2001 | 98 | 347 |
| 2002 | 35 | 371 |
| 2003 | 25 | 503 |
| 2004 | 34 | 542 |
| 2005 | 30 | 738 |
| 2006 | 39 | 712 |
| 2007 | 77 | 870 |
| 2008 | 42 | 870 |
| 2009 | 47 | 1139 |
| 2010 | 42 | 1322 |
| 2011 | 46 | 1370 |
| 2012 | 56 | 1712 |
| 2013 | 56 | 1756 |
| 2014 | 66 | 1903 |
| 2015 | 66 | 2192 |
| 2016 | 67 | 2401 |
| 2017 | 59 | 2363 |
| 2018 | 71 | 2716 |
| 2019 | 50 | 2936 |
| 2020 | 56 | 3428 |
| 2021 | 84 | 3305 |
| 2022 | 36 | 3082 |
| 2023 | 54 | 3051 |
Lawrence University alumni
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Jeffrey Jones
- Occupations
- stage actortelevision actorfilm actoractor
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Duncan Jones is an American character actor, best 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). His career started in Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and advanced to London and Broadway. In film and television, Jones has had many roles which capitalized on his deadpan portrayal of characters in unusual situations, often to comic effect. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for his performance in Amadeus and a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the ensemble cast of Deadwood.
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Campbell Scott
- Occupations
- voice actoractorfilm directorstage actortelevision actor
- 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, and Richard Parker in The Amazing Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, as well as narration in The Men Who Built America.
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Kaja Kallas
- Occupations
- politicianbusiness undergraduatelawyer
- Biography
-
Kaja Kallas is an Estonian politician and the current prime minister of Estonia since 2021, the first woman to serve in the role. The leader of the Reform Party since 2018, she was a member of parliament (Riigikogu) in 2011–2014, and 2019–2021. Kallas was a member of the European Parliament in 2014–2018, representing the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe. Before her election to Riigikogu, she was a lawyer specialising in European competition law.
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Dominic Fumusa
- Occupations
- film actorstage 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 | 484 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | College Ave Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 76,000 |
| Phone | 9208327000 |