Lawrence University

Appleton, WI · Private nonprofit · offers Bachelor's degrees

Small city

64%Acceptance rate
$23,401Average net price / year
77%Graduation rate
$55,789Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,000Median debt at graduation
1,396Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$56,982
Total cost of attendance
$69,849
Room & board
$12,165
Books & supplies
$900
Average net price
$23,401

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$10,419
$30–48k
$13,332
$48–75k
$15,020
$75–110k
$20,256
$110k+
$32,758

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
63.9%
Average SAT
1350
SAT reading (25–75%)
610–710
SAT math (25–75%)
590–710
ACT composite (25–75%)
24–31

Outcomes

Graduation rate
77%
First-year retention
87%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$40,653
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$55,789
Median debt (graduates)
$26,000
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
22%
Students with federal loans
49%

Programs: what graduates earn

8 of 39 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
English Language and Literature, General18$31,648—
Biology, General36$24,417$12,000
Psychology, General43$32,588$15,000
Economics21$51,421—
Political Science and Government28$27,840—
Fine and Studio Arts15$20,533—
Music59$27,395$18,988
History10$35,410—

Students

Undergraduates
1,396
Part-time
1%
Women / men
52% / 48%
White
60%
Hispanic
12%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
International
11%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
7:1
Avg faculty salary
$79,065 / year
Full-time faculty
84%
Accreditor
Higher Learning Commission
Website
www.lawrence.edu
Also known as
Lawrence

Most popular fields

  • Area & Ethnic Studies – 3% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 3% of degrees
  • Foreign Languages – 4% of degrees
  • English – 7% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 16% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 3% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lawrence University?

63.9% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1350 on the SAT.

How much does Lawrence University cost?

The average net price after grants is $23,401 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $56,982 and the full cost of attendance is $69,849.

How much do Lawrence University graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $55,789 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

77% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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Fox Valley Technical College
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$11,407—65%$45,684
The Salon Professional Academy-Appleton
Appleton, WI · Private for-profit · 81 students
$19,436—82%$32,317
Academy of Beauty Professionals
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——79%$25,117

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.