Lawrence University

What are the graduation rates for students at Lawrence University?

Lawrence's reported six-year graduation rate is 77% for the measured cohort of first-time, full-time students pursuing a degree. Its four-year rate is 57%. These are different measurement windows for completion, not estimates of an individual student's likelihood of graduating.

The reported first-year retention rate is 87%, meaning that share of the measured first-time students returned for their second year. Standard first-time cohort graduation rates do not describe the outcomes of transfer students. Students comparing colleges should also consider how their intended major, transfer credits, and possible study-abroad plans could affect their own timeline.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Lawrence University?

Earnings statistics can help compare possible post-college paths, but they should not be read as a salary promised by a Lawrence degree. A useful comparison must identify the graduates counted, whether the number is a median or an average, and how many years after leaving college earnings were measured.

Federal program-level earnings measures generally reflect defined groups of former students who received federal aid. They may not capture every graduate, and small programs can yield figures that are difficult to compare meaningfully. Outcomes also differ by occupation, location, graduate study, and work experience. Lawrence's career services offer a more immediate resource for students: individual and group career counseling, résumé and interview help, career exploration, employer events, and alumni networking. Access to these services is not itself an employment outcome.