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The cupola on Main Hall at Lawrence University is a major Appleton landmark.
The cupola on Main Hall at Lawrence University is a major Appleton landmark.
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Lawrence University School Description

Lawrence University of Wisconsin, through its undergraduate residential college and Conservatory of Music, educates students in the liberal arts and sciences. The university is devoted to excellence and integrity in all of its activities and committed to the development of intellect and talent, the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, the cultivation of sound judgment, and respect for the perspectives of others. Lawrence prepares students for lives of achievement, responsible and meaningful citizenship, lifelong learning, and personal fulfillment. As a learning community of scholars and artists we engage each other in a transformative process that emphasizes individualized learning, supported by an environment of rich educational opportunities in a residential campus setting.

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Lawrence University

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Lawrence University is a highly selective (routinely top 50) private liberal arts college located in Appleton, Wisconsin. Founded in 1847, the first classes were held on November 12, 1849. Lawrence was the second college in the United States to be founded coeducational.

Lawrence University has a northern campus, Björklunden, in Door County, Wisconsin. Björklunden serves as a site for retreats, seminars, concerts, and theatrical performances. Donald and Winifred Boynton of Highland Park, Illinois, donated the property to Lawrence in 1963.

Lawrence University is known by many for the Great Midwest Trivia Contest broadcast every January over the college radio station WLFM. The contest is now exclusively webcast due to WLFM's move away from traditional FM radio broadcast.

History

Lawrence's first president, William Harkness Sampson founded the school with Henry R. Colman, using $10,000 provided by famed philanthropist Amos Adams Lawrence, and matched by the Methodist church. Both founders were ordained Methodist ministers, but Lawrence was Episcopalian. The school was originally named Lawrence Institute, documented in its 1847 charter from the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature.

Lawrence's first period of major growth came during the tenure of alumnus Samuel G. Plantz as president. From 1894 until 1924, Plantz presided over the school and led its student body to grow from 200 to 800.

From 1913 until 1964, the school was named Lawrence College, to emphasize its small size and liberal arts education focus. The name was changed to Lawrence University when it joined with Milwaukee-Downer College, symbolizing the two schools united as one. Initially, the university designated two entities: Lawrence College for Men and Downer College for Women. This separation has not lasted in any material form, though degrees are still conferred "on the recommendation of the Faculty of Lawrence and Downer Colleges" and the university by-laws still make the distinction.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Vikings

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,450
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 31,080
Students Receiving Aid:
96%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Lawrence University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Lawrence University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 53%
Men 47%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 81%
Other 13%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 2%
African-American 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 63%
In-State 37%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Wisconsin 37%
Illinois 14%
Minnesota 9%
Iowa 3%
Texas 2%
Percent of Students International: 7%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 95%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Midwest Conference)
Basketball (Midwest Conference)
Baseball (Midwest Conference)
Track (Midwest Conference)

Lawrence University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 31,080    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 30,846    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 234    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,439 14%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,883 21%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 12,986 87%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,137 60%  
Any Aid:
   96%  

Lawrence University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 56% (Highly Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Recommended

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  • The cupola on Main Hall at Lawrence University is a major Appleton landmark.
    The cupola on Main Hall at Lawrence University is a major Appleton landmark. [source]
  • Mudd Library. The library contains nearly 400,000 books.
    Mudd Library. The library contains nearly 400,000 books. [source]
  • Hiett Hall houses 183 students. Lawrence offers housing to all accepted students.
    Hiett Hall houses 183 students. Lawrence offers housing to all accepted students. [source]
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