Lawrence University
Lawrence University at a Glance
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About Lawrence University
According to Wikipedia, Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Appleton, Wisconsin. Founded in 1847, its first classes were held on November 12, 1849. Lawrence was the second college in the U.S. to be founded as a coeducational institution.
Lawrence University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,489 | 64% | 87% | 79% | 1310 | 27 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Lawrence University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $58,794 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $12,417 |
| 30K - 48K | $14,280 |
| 48K - 75K | $15,274 |
| 75K - 110K | $22,326 |
| 110K+ | $31,836 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Lawrence University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Lawrence University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $59,025 a year, and 92% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Lawrence University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads |
|---|---|
| 1,483 | 1,483 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Lawrence University?
Lawrence University is located at College Ave, Appleton, WI 54911.
How Safe is Lawrence University?
Like every college that receives federal student aid, Lawrence University publishes an annual security report with its campus crime statistics and safety policies. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Lawrence University has a violent crime rate of 0.71% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Appleton has a violent crime rate of 0.21% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 1.37%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Lawrence University Known For?
Lawrence University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Sociology
- Anthropology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Literature
- Physics
- Economics
- Psychology
- Political Science
- History
- Earth Sciences
- Education
- Religious Studies
- Philosophy
- Business
- Computer Science
Lawrence University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Lawrence University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Lawrence University ranks #104 in the U.S. and #322 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesLawrence University ranks #222 in the U.S. and #696 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesLawrence University ranks #247 in the U.S. and #947 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesLawrence University ranks #263 in the U.S. and #1258 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesLawrence University ranks #271 in the U.S. and #1086 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesLawrence University ranks #300 in the U.S. and #893 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesLawrence University ranks #300 in the U.S. and #1337 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesLawrence University ranks #308 in the U.S. and #1724 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesLawrence University ranks #308 in the U.S. and #765 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesLawrence University ranks #325 in the U.S. and #1293 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesLawrence University ranks #386 in the U.S. and #1082 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesLawrence University ranks #421 in the U.S. and #1751 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesLawrence University ranks #447 in the U.S. and #1966 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesLawrence University ranks #513 in the U.S. and #2263 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesLawrence University ranks #532 in the U.S. and #1784 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesLawrence University ranks #853 in the U.S. and #3264 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesLawrence University ranks #920 in the U.S. and #4126 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesWho Are Lawrence University's Most Influential Alumni?
Lawrence University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Anthropology, Sociology, and Literature. Here are some of Lawrence University's most famous alumni:
- Earnest Hooton
- An American anthropologist.
- Thomas A. Steitz
- An American biochemist.
- Robert O. Pihl
- An American psychologist.
- Edna Ferber
- An American novelist, short story writer and playwright.
- William Diver
- An American linguist.
- Roger Nicoll
- An American neuroscientist.
- Cynthia Estlund
- An American lawyer.
- Fred Lerdahl
- An American composer.
- James Merrell
- An American historian.
- Carter Eckert
- An American Koreanist.
- Tom Zoellner
- An American journalist.
- Erik Wielenberg
- A Professor of philosophy.
