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Lawrence University

#489 in US ranking Appleton, WI
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$71,697
Tuition & fees
$58,794
Avg. aid
$40,851
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
64%
SAT range
1200–1420
ACT range
24–31

Outcomes

Graduation rate
77%
Median salary
$34,926
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Lawrence University?

Lawrence's recurring events include the President's Ball, LUaroo, and Late Night Breakfast. They give students different ways to gather outside class, from a campus dance to music-centered programming and an end-of-term meal.

LUaroo is a student-associated music festival, fitting a campus where performances are a regular part of academic and social life. Late Night Breakfast is tied to the busy period around final examinations. Event formats and dates can change, so a prospective student should treat these as examples of campus traditions rather than assume every activity follows an identical annual schedule.

What are the student housing and dining options at Lawrence University?

Lawrence offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, and most students live on campus. Residence halls are a central part of the experience; students comparing options should check current room types, eligibility rules, and procedures for requesting an assignment or housing exception.

Campus dining includes Andrew Commons in the Warch Campus Center and other food options that may vary by term. Meal-plan requirements can depend on a student's housing arrangement. Before choosing a room or plan, students should compare what it covers, how meals or dining funds can be used, and any accommodation process relevant to dietary needs. College housing is available, but an applicant should not treat a particular building or room type as guaranteed.

Lawrence University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

105

Lawrence University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
6:1
Undergraduates living on campus
93%
Campus size
90 acres

Lawrence University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 7

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Lawrence University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Seeley G. Mudd Library

Number of libraries on campus

2

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Lawrence University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Lawrence University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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