Lawrence University
Common Data Set 2022-23
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Acceptance Rate
72.3%
Applications
2,943
Admitted
2,127
Enrolled
364
SAT Composite
1200-1440
SAT Math
600-720
SAT Reading
610-740
ACT Composite
27-32
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$55,789
10 yrs after enrollment
77%
6-year completion
$23,401
sticker minus grants
$26,000
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
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General Information
8 TABLESFirst Name:Sarah
Last Name:Dunnagan
Title:Senior Research Analyst & Data Manager
Office:Institutional Research
Address Line 1:711 E. Boldt W ay
Zipcode54,911
Phone:920-832-7594
Email Address:sarah.j.dunnagan@lawrence.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.lawrence.edu/offices/office-institutional-research/sharing-data
City:Appleton
StateW I
Name of College/University:Lawrence University
Street Address Line 1:711 E. Boldt W ay
CityAppleton, W I, 54911
Main Phone Number (Area Code)920
Main Phone Number:832-7000
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.lawrence.edu/
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):920
Admissions Phone Number:832-6500
Admissions Email Address:admissions@lawrence.edu
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions-aid/apply
Source of institutional control (Check only one):Private (nonprofit)
Classify your undergraduate institution:Coeducational college
Academic year calendar:Trimester
If you have a diversity, equity, and inclusion office or department, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.lawrence.edu/offices/diversity-equity-and-inclusion
Bachelor'sX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESIn addition, does your institution use applicants' test scores for academic advising?No
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?Yes
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:18
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:3
Number of wait-listed students admitted:1
Total academic units16
English4
Mathematics3
Science3
Foreign language2
Social studies2
History2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80038.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69941.9
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59918.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-4991.1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3990
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2990
SAT Math: 700-80037.6
SAT Math: 600-69937.6
SAT Math: 500-59922.6
SAT Math: 400-4992.2
SAT Math: 300-3990
SAT Math: 200-2990
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-160035.5
SAT Composite: 1200-139944.1
SAT Composite: 1000-119918.3
SAT Composite: 800-9992.2
SAT Composite: 600-7990
SAT Composite: 400-5990
ACT Composite: 30-3656.2
ACT Composite: 24-2932.2
ACT Composite: 18-2310.7
ACT Composite: 12-170.8
ACT Composite: 6-110
ACT Composite: Below 60
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class37
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class65
Percent in top half of high school graduating class87
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class13
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class5
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:36
Percent who had GPA of 4.012.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9936.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7423.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4915.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.6
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.992.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.6
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990
Percent who had GPA below 1.00
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.00
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:89.8
Does your institution have an application fee?No
Application closing date (fall): Month1
Application closing date (fall): Day15
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after4
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
4 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
SpringX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?No
High school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.75
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall Closing Date: Month7
Spring Closing Date: Month2
Spring Notification Date: Month2
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:- D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: 108 units Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: 108 units - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: N/A - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 108.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No - D21 Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website? - D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: ##
Fall Closing Date:Day31
Spring Closing Date: Day15
Spring Notification Date: Day15
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:108
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?No
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:CDS-D Page 14 Common Data Set 2022-2023 E. ACADEM IC OFFERINGS AND POLICIES E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. Accelerated program Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities Cross-registration Distance learning x Double major Dual enrollment English as a Second Language (ESL) Exchange student program (domestic) External degree program Honors Program x Independent study x Internships Liberal arts/career combination x Student-designed major x Study abroad x Teacher certification program x Undergraduate Research W eekend college Other (specify): Conservatory of Music https://www7.lawrence.edu/academics/course_catalog/online_catalog/y2023/DEPT-CON Cooperative Degree Programs https://www7.lawrence.edu/academics/course_catalog/online_catalog/y2023/COOP December Term https://www7.lawrence.edu/academics/course_catalog/online_catalog/y2023/DECM E2 Has been removed from the CDS. E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: x Arts/fine arts Computer literacy English (including composition) x Foreign languages History Physical Education x Humanities x Intensive writing Mathematics Philosophy x Sciences (biological or physical) x Social science Other (describe): General education requirements vary by degree program. https://www7.lawrence.edu/academics/course_catalog/online_catalog/y2023/STRUC-CURRIC#general-education-requirements
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESDouble majorX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Other (specify):X
Arts/fine artsX
Foreign languagesX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)77%
Percent of males who join fraternities0%
Percent of females who join sororities0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing100%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)76%
Percent of males who join fraternities4%
Percent of females who join sororities4%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing95%
Percent who live off campus or commute6%
Percent of students age 25 and older2%
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)19
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:[https://www.collegenpc.com/LawrenceUniversity](https://www.collegenpc.com/LawrenceUniversity)
Minimum22
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
14 TABLESAcademic Year2022-2023 estimated
Federal$1,690,695
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$576,634
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$32,293,313
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$693,441
Total Scholarships/Grants$35,254,083
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$2,301,123
Federal Work-Study$950,571
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$0
Total Self-Help$3,251,694
Parent Loans$0
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$0
Athletic Awards$0
Federal$0
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$14,625
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$18,235,520
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$341,771
Total Scholarships/Grants$18,591,916
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$4,364,385
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$1,157,300
Total Self-Help$5,521,685
Parent Loans$851,829
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$1,433,776
Athletic Awards$0
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.295
Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:169
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$37,853
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$6,397,094
Institution’s own financial aid formX
FAFSAX
Institution's own financial aid formX
Noncustodial ProfileX
Other (specify):X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month12
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day8
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):15
Students must reply by (date): Month5
Students must reply by (date): Day1
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
AcademicsX
Music/dramaX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:Lawrence will full meet the demonstrated institutional need of students from W isconsin and Illinois admitted as a first-year or transfer student for Fall 2023 or thereafter. More information is available here: https://www.lawrence.edu/admissions-aid/aid-affordability/lawrence-advantage Are these policies related to the COVID-19 pandemic? Yes x No
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio8
based on ____ students1,412
and ____ faculty182