Lawrence University

(Appleton, WI)

A Different Kind of University Liberal Arts College + Conservatory = Lawrence UniversityLawrence University is an internationally renowned college of liberal arts and sciences and a conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. (Some people mistakenly think that, because we're a "university," we must have graduate students; you won't find any in our classes-or teaching them, for that matter. Lawrence is a "university" because it combines both a college and a conservatory, home to about 75 percent and 25 percent of our student population, respectively.)Where else but Lawrence will you find: student and faculty speaking German together at a weekly Kaffeeklatsch on Saturday afternoons? The world's longest running trivia contest? College Democrats and College Republicans who speak to each other? A Battle Games Association and Amnesty International? A campus community fed in part by a SLUG (the Sustainable Lawrence University Garden)? Come to a Convocation and you'll learn from the likes of Salman Rushdie, Maya Angelou, Lech Walesa and Cornel West. Hear world-class music (at small-town prices) from Wynton Marsalis, Yo-Yo Ma, Jane Monheit and Susan Graham. Join your classmates to fight homelessness through Shack-a-thon. Mentor local kids. Support your friends at music recitals. Cheer yourself hoarse at a basketball game. The biggest challenge will be fitting 25 hours of stuff into 24 hours.

Admissions

52.9%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

3.63
  • December 01, 2011
  • November 15, 2011
  • January 15, 2012
Fair Test School
SAT Not Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile
  • 1780–2120 SAT Total
  • 590–730 SAT Reading
  • 600–710 SAT Math
  • 590–680 SAT Writing

Cost

$43,799
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board
  • $38,205
  • $38,205
  • $8,453
  • $750

 

Will I Like It

1,475
number of undergraduates
  • Private Non-Profit
  • Suburban
  • 52% Women
  • 89% returned for Second Year
  • 70% of students are from Out of State

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Economics

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages

Music

General Music & Theory

Performing Arts

Drama & Theatre

Science & Math

Biology, Chemistry

Social Sciences

Anthropology

Extra Curriculars

Books, Chess, Anthropology Club, Church, Art Club, Band, Computers, Drama, Ensemble, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Foreign Language Club, French Club, German Club, Theatre, Video Games, Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Thespian Society, Young Democrats

Long Description

Lawrence, founded in 1847, is a private, liberal arts university. Its 84-acre campus is located near downtown Appleton, 100 miles north of Milwaukee.

Mailing Address

711 E Boldt Way, SPC 29
Appleton, WI 54912
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