Lawrence University
Liberal arts college · Appleton, WI · 1,396 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
64%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
1200–1420
ACT (middle 50%)
24–31
Average net price
$22,758
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$71,697
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
79%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Lawrence University?
Lawrence University accepts about 64 of every 100 applicants (64%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1200 and 1420 on the SAT. A score at or above 1420 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1200, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 24–31.
The latest federal data says Lawrence University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lawrence University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Lawrence University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $71,697 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $22,758 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $58,794 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$58,794
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$58,794
- Room & board$12,972
- Total cost of attendance$71,697
- Average net price after grants$22,758
Popular majors
Visual & Performing Arts, Biology, Psychology, Social Sciences, English.
Lawrence University FAQ
- What is Lawrence University's acceptance rate?
- 64% — moderately selective.
- What SAT score do you need for Lawrence University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1200–1420. Aim for 1420 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Lawrence University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 24–31.
- Is Lawrence University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Lawrence University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lawrence University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Lawrence University cost?
- About $71,697 a year before aid; $22,758 on average after grants.
- What is Lawrence University's FAFSA school code?
- 003856. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Lawrence University receives your information.
- What is Lawrence University's graduation rate?
- 79% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Lawrence University
| College | Acceptance rate | SAT (middle 50%) | Avg. net price | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloit CollegeBeloit, WI | 63% | 1200–1430 | $23,216 | 75% |
| Mount Mary UniversityMilwaukee, WI | 62% | — | $17,607 | 54% |
| Carroll UniversityWaukesha, WI | 67% | 1040–1270 | $24,205 | 69% |
| Milwaukee Institute of Art & DesignMilwaukee, WI | 61% | — | $28,129 | 59% |
| Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI | 59% | — | $27,027 | 63% |
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