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Lawrence University
Lawrence University says yes to 63.9% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $55,789 median earnings.
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Lawrence University sits in Appleton proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 11% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Economics, where graduates median $71,338 four years out. 22% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,396 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 86.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1200 and 1430 — above the WI middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Lawrence University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lawrence University received 3,489 applications and admitted 2,199 (63%), with 336 enrolling.
You can apply to Lawrence University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1200 and 1430; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 600 | 650 | 720 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 660 | 710 |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 30 | 32 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Lawrence University compares
| Lawrence University | Wisconsin median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 63.9% | 81.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $56,982 | $33,396 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,789 | $55,452 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Lawrence University: $55,789 median at year ten, versus $55,452 across Wisconsin institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $56,982 regardless of where you're from. At Lawrence University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,396 — Lawrence University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
76.8% of Lawrence University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 21.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $56,982 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Lawrence University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Economics | $71,338 |
| Political Science and Government | $50,021 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $47,954 |
| Psychology, General | $45,971 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $44,313 |
| Music | $43,385 |
| Biology, General | $38,092 |
Median earnings for these 7 Lawrence University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $55,789 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 32 additional Lawrence University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lawrence University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1200–1430 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 63.9% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Lawrence University's acceptance rate?
63% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,199 admitted from 3,489 applicants.
How much does Lawrence University cost?
At Lawrence University, published tuition is $56,982 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lawrence University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lawrence University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,789 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Wisconsin
- Maranatha Baptist University — 71.9% admitted
- Marian University — 75% admitted
- Marquette University — 81.3% admitted
- Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design — 60.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.