Lawrence University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2082 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #572 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #520 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 47 | In Wisconsin |
| #919 of 2,375 | For Gender Studies |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 1,417
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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 64% and is among the top 26% 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 | 64% | 59% | 69% |
| Applicants | 3,270 | 1,675 | 1,594 |
| Admissions | 2,091 | 984 | 1,107 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 350 | 185 | 165 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
74 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1200
or below
75% of them
had 1420
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lawrence University are 1200-1420 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
115 or 33%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lawrence University are 24-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| 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 rank | Considered but not required |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 843 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 173 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 159 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 76 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 64 (5%) |
| Asian | 52 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 48 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lawrence University is $27,161 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 | $10,419 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $13,332 |
| $48-75K | $15,020 |
| $75-110K | $20,256 |
| $110K+ | $32,758 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $56,670 |
| Tuition in-state | $56,670 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $56,670 |
| Fee in-district | $312 |
| Fee in-state | $312 |
| Fee out-of-state | $312 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,537 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,165 |
| Room charge | $6,324 |
| Meal charge | $5,841 |
Lawrence University majors
Lawrence University has granted 364 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lawrence University.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Music Performance, General | 39 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 |
| Psychology, General | 29 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 23 |
| Biochemistry | 18 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 18 |
| Computer Science | 14 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 14 |
| Environmental Studies | 12 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 11 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 |
| Anthropology, General | 10 |
| Chemistry, General | 10 |
| Physics, General | 9 |
| Mathematics, General | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 |
| History, General | 7 |
| Music, General | 7 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 5 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 4 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Linguistics | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 |
| Grand Total | 364 |
Lawrence University has a graduation rate of 77%, which is among the 14% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 77% | 69% | 84% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lawrence University has published 2,426 scientific papers with 75,333 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Physics, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Law, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 26 | 164 |
| 1994 | 17 | 210 |
| 1995 | 25 | 261 |
| 1996 | 47 | 242 |
| 1997 | 24 | 323 |
| 1998 | 30 | 344 |
| 1999 | 24 | 360 |
| 2000 | 25 | 421 |
| 2001 | 102 | 492 |
| 2002 | 44 | 530 |
| 2003 | 33 | 676 |
| 2004 | 43 | 751 |
| 2005 | 32 | 971 |
| 2006 | 42 | 968 |
| 2007 | 82 | 1170 |
| 2008 | 40 | 1162 |
| 2009 | 49 | 1441 |
| 2010 | 45 | 1668 |
| 2011 | 48 | 1755 |
| 2012 | 68 | 2119 |
| 2013 | 50 | 2211 |
| 2014 | 67 | 2418 |
| 2015 | 81 | 2775 |
| 2016 | 67 | 3611 |
| 2017 | 61 | 4251 |
| 2018 | 96 | 4714 |
| 2019 | 65 | 5097 |
| 2020 | 63 | 6427 |
| 2021 | 89 | 5915 |
| 2022 | 45 | 5012 |
| 2023 | 59 | 5077 |
| 2024 | 44 | 4750 |
| 2025 | 52 | 4166 |
Lawrence University alumni
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Jeffrey Jones
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Duncan Jones is an American actor. He is 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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Kaja Kallas
- Occupations
- politicianbusiness undergraduatelawyerdiplomatjurist
- 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 in that role as well as Vice-President of the European Commission in the second von der Leyen Commission.
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Campbell Scott
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm directoractorvoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Campbell Scott is an American actor, film director, and producer. He is the recipient of several accolades, including a National Board of Review Award, and has been nominated for three Independent Spirit Awards, a Genie Award, a Drama Desk Award, and the Sundance Film Festival's Grand Jury Prize, among others.
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Dominic Fumusa
- Occupations
- film actortelevision actorstage 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 | 498 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | College Ave Appleton, Wisconsin, 54911 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 76,000 |
| Phone | 9208327000 |