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The campus of Lawrence is in Appleton, Wisconsin, which is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Lawrence include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. Lawrence is known for its programs in science, music, mathematics, drama and performing arts, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 590. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 600 and 690. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Lawrence maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Lawrence is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 1,450 students enrolled (1,409 full-time equivalent).
Lawrence has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Lawrence values student athletics, and belongs to the Midwest Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Lawrence University
PO Box 599
Appleton, WI 54912
General Phone: (920) 832-7000
Admissions Phone: (920) 832-6500
Financial Aid Phone: (920) 832-6583
http://www.lawrence.edu
Lawrence awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 115 | political science, English, history, anthropology, economics, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, Classical languages, ... |
| Science | 54 | biology, biological and physical sciences, chemistry, physics, geology, science and society |
| Music | 42 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
| Therapy And Counseling | 22 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 20 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | music teaching |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Fine Arts | 6 | art history and criticism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Lawrence in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 294 | 35 |
In 2005, Lawrence had a total enrollment of 1,450 students (1,409 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 11% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 45% |
| 20-21 | 40% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 1% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 36% |
| Illinois | 15% |
| Minnesota | 11% |
| Foreign countries | 11% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Washington | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Iowa | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
| Part-Time | 87 % |
Lawrence offers campus housing for 1,379 of its 1,409 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Appleton, Wisconsin for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,061 | 1,408 | 68% | 402 | 29% |
| Men | 973 | 626 | 64% | 183 | 29% |
| Women | 1,088 | 782 | 72% | 219 | 28% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 590 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 600 | 690 |
| ACT Verbal | 25 | 31 |
| ACT Math | 24 | 29 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 30 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 54% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (920) 832-6500
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 27,924 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 27,924 |
| Room and board | $ 6,034 |
| Room charge | $ 2,769 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,669 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,205 |
Financial Aid:
Lawrence participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 385600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (920) 832-6583
Lawrence has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $75,735 | 7 | $60,757 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 32 | $58,781 | 10 | $57,308 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 21 | $49,470 | 20 | $47,790 |
| Instructor | academic year | 7 | $37,909 | 4 | $40,881 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 88 | $60,293 | 41 | $51,651 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Midwest Conference |
| Basketball | Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Conference |
| Track | Midwest Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Music Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Central/Middle and Eastern European Studies
Chinese Language and Literature
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Linguistics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
Science, Technology and Society
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lawrence Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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