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Lawrence University

Appleton, WI·Private·~64% acceptance

Located in Appleton, WI, Lawrence University is a private university. Admissions are accessible, with about 64% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $23,401 per year after financial aid. About 77% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $55,789 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$23,401/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $69,849
Aid cuts ~$46,448/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
Nov 1
EA
Dec 1
RD
Jan 15

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Admissions
GPA range3.54–4
SAT (middle 50%)1200–1420
ACT (middle 50%)24–31
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
77%
graduation rate
87%
freshman retention
$40,653
median earnings, 6yr
$55,789
median earnings, 10yr
How Lawrence reads an application

What Lawrence values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Class rankTalent / abilityCharacter / personal qualities
Important
Application essaysInterviewExtracurriculars
Also considered
Test scoresRecommendationsFirst-generation statusGeographic residenceVolunteer workWork experienceDemonstrated interest

From Lawrence’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Lawrence requires

Required
Course rigorApplication essaysTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Grades (GPA)Class rankCollege-prep programTest scoresRecommendationsDemonstration of competenciesWork experienceOther test scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Lawrence requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Lawrence University's acceptance rate?
Lawrence University admits about 64% of applicants.
How much does Lawrence University cost?
At Lawrence University, the average net price after aid is about $23,401 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $69,849 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lawrence University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 1200–1420 on the SAT and 24–31 on the ACT.
What are Lawrence University's application deadlines?
Lawrence University's deadlines are Early Decision around Nov 1, Early Action around Dec 1, Regular Decision around Jan 15. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Lawrence University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Lawrence University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), Class rank, Talent / ability, and Character / personal qualities as "very important" in admissions decisions, and also weighs Application essays, Interview, and Extracurriculars. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.

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