University overview
Editorial ViewLocation, editorial summary, and verified institutional context.
Lawrence University is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, and should not be confused with St. Lawrence University, which is located in upstate New York. If you’re not from Wisconsin, it’s a little bit of a trek to get there, driving 90 minutes north of Milwaukee. Lawrence is a small...
Admissions
Verified DataSelectivity, enrollment funnel, and reported test score ranges from verified federal data.
Institution type
Private nonprofit
Carnegie
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Setting
Small city
Applicants
2,907
Admits
2,179
Enrolled
400
SAT ERW: 630–730
SAT Math: 600–730
ACT: 27–32
Academics
Verified DataEnrollment scale, calendar structure, and outcome-linked academic signals.
Total students
400
400 students
Calendar
trimester
Academic calendar
Graduation rate
80%
Reported outcomes
Retention rate
89%
First-year retention
Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Cost and affordability
Verified DataTuition, net price, and aid signals sourced from federal reporting where available.
Average net price
N/A
After grants and scholarships for in-state students where reported.
Campus life
Verified DataCulture percentile bands describe student life intensity across common fit dimensions.
Campus culture bands are not yet available for Lawrence University-Wisconsin. Theme attributes and athletics may still appear under Special Features.
Rankings and recognition
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Carnegie classification
A Liberal Arts College or College with an Arts & Sciences focus
Institutional classification used for academic peer grouping.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
NCAA division where available from verified imports.
Editorial spotlight
Lawrence University-Wisconsin — editorial overview (Appleton, WI)
Lawrence University is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, and should not be confused with St. Lawrence University, which is located in upstate New York. If you’re not from Wisconsin, it’s a little bit of a trek to get there, driving 90 minutes north of Milwaukee. Lawrence is a small...
Outcomes and after college
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Median earnings
N/A
Median earnings where reported by federal outcomes data.
Retention rate
89%
First-year student retention.
Graduation rate
80%
Students graduating within 150% of normal time.
Student reviews
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Data report card
Lawrence University-Wisconsin
Lawrence University is located in Appleton, Wisconsin, and should not be confused with St. Lawrence University, which is located in upstate New York. If you’re not from Wisconsin, it’s a little bit of a trek to get there, driving 90 minutes north of Milwaukee. Lawrence is a small...
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Special features
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Athletics
NCAA Division III
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