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CHARACTER
• Nationally recognized undergraduate college of the liberal arts and sciences, and a conservatory of music
• Located in Appleton, Wisconsin, the center of the Fox Cities region, with a combined population of over 250,000
• The 84-acre, 58-building residential campus sits along the scenic Fox River.
• Appleton is 100 miles north of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and 100 miles east of Madison, Wisconsin.
WORTH NOTING
• Lawrence University is convinced that quality of high school curriculum and performance within that curriculum are better indicators of academic success than test scores. As such, Lawrence does not require applicants to submit standardized test scores for admission or scholarship.
• Consistently recognized as a "Best Value" among National Liberal Arts Colleges by U.S. News & World Report
• The Honor Code at Lawrence, reaffirmed by students on each paper and exam, fosters an environment that encourages achievement, nurtures honesty, and values cooperation and collaboration over competition.
• Lawrence is the only nationally recognized college of the liberal arts and sciences with a conservatory of music devoted exclusively to the education of undergraduates.
• By the time they graduate, more than 90% of Lawrence students have worked one-on-one with a faculty member participating in an independent study or studio class, assisting with faculty research, completing an honors project, or co-authoring articles for publication in professional journals.
ENROLLMENT
• 1,400 students
• 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio
• Average class size: 16
• Students hail from 50 states and over 45 countries; 12% international student population.
FACULTY & ACADEMICS
• All classes, including introductory courses, are taught by faculty members, 93% of whom hold the most advanced degree in their field.
• Course work is offered in more than 30 areas of study.
• Bachelor of Arts degree, Bachelor of Music degree and BA/BMus double degree (five-year program)
TUITION & FEES
• Comprehensive Fee: $33,707
• More than 80% of students receive financial assistance.
• The average award: $23,000
CAMPUS LIFE
• 95% of students live on campus.
• NCAA Division III, Midwest Athletic Conference
• Over 100 campus organizations, 20 musical groups, and 30 sports
• Over 50% of the student body participates in volunteer activities within the community.
ACADEMIC PROFILE OF ENTERING CLASS
• Middle 50% SAT composite scores: 1210-1390
• Middle 50% ACT composite scores: 26-31
• Average GPA: 3.45
• Rank in top quarter of class: 66%
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