Lawrence University Graduation rate: 73.2%

Lawrence University is a college with unique offerings, located in the big small town of Appleton, WI. Among the esteemed Colleges That Change Lives, Lawrence boasts an undergraduate college, as well as a conservatory of music . . . unique for a college of its size. A real gem of Lawrence that I learned about during a recent visit is that 94% of students have a 1-on-1 class with a professor prior to graduation. Talk about getting a significant value for your investment!

Lawrence University Enrollment:

1,453 undergrads

Academics:

All freshmen participate in a Freshman Studies Program. There are three degrees students can choose from: a Bachelor of Arts, a Bachelor of Music and a combined, five-year Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music. In the conservatory of music, there are 3 offered majors and 32 majors in the college. Students can also pursue a student-designed major, and one of the more recent areas of study is called Neurodiversity. There is a language requirement for graduation!

Social:

The Lawrence campus is geographically diverse with only 30% of the student body from Wisconsin. Other states most represented there are Illinois, Minnesota, and New York. (Lawrence’s participation in the Posse Foundation has extended the racial/ethnic diversity.) Lawrence University has 22 varsity athletic teams that compete in the Midwest Conference and the Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association.

Close to 25% of the university students participate in varsity sports, and they have a fencing team. Club Sports, Intramural Sports, and other clubs provide individual competition and opportunities for personal recreation, and include karate, ninjutsu, won hwa do, bicycling, rock climbing, running, outdoor recreation, and swing dancing.
Financial: Tuition and fees are $40,926 with about 60% of students receiving scholarships. There are also financial awards for international students, with 90% receiving some support.

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