Lawrence University
Appleton, WI • 4-year Private • Acceptance Rate 64%
Lawrence University is a private university in Appleton, Wisconsin. Lawrence was founded in 1847 and enrolls 1,483 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 1,483 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 64% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $55,461 |
| Out-of-State | $55,461 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Lawrence University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 610 | 680 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 590 | 670 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 29 | 31 |
| ACT English | 23 | 28 | 33 |
| ACT Math | 23 | 26 | 28 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Lawrence University.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $55,149 | $55,149 |
| Fees | $312 | $312 |
| Room and Board | $11,838 | $11,838 |
| Books | $900 | $900 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $68,199 | $68,199 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Music Performance, General | 43 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 41 | ||
| Psychology, General | 33 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 24 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 20 | ||
| Biochemistry | 18 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 14 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 14 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 12 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 11 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 11 | ||
| Physics, General | 11 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 10 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 10 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Philosophy | 9 | ||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 8 | ||
| Neuroscience | 8 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 8 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | ||
| History, General | 7 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 6 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 6 | ||
| Business/Commerce, General | 5 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 5 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Russian Studies | 4 | ||
| Linguistics | 3 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Religion/Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| East Asian Studies | 2 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release