Lawrence University

https://www.lawrence.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$56,670

2.76% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,161

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

63.9%

3,270 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

1,417

98.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

76.8%

304 Graduates

About

Lawrence University is a higher education institution located in Outagamie County, WI. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lawrence University were General Music Performance (43 degrees awarded), General Biological Sciences (41 degrees), and General Psychology (33 degrees).

In 2024, 418 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lawrence University. 57.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (274 degrees), 8.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lawrence University is $56,670, which is $28,492 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lawrence University is $56,670, which is $28,492 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,161.

In 2024, 98% of undergraduate students attending Lawrence University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$56,670

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lawrence University was $56,670. The cost of tuition at Lawrence University is $28,492 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lawrence University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,161

2024 Value

0.847%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lawrence University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,161. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lawrence University grew by 0.847%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lawrence University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,463

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lawrence University was of $10,463 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 4.48% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lawrence University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Lawrence University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lawrence University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Lawrence University received 3,270 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 6.28% annual growth. Out of those 3,270 applicants, 2,091 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 63.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,417 students enrolled at Lawrence University in 2024. 21% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lawrence University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

63.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,091

Accepted Out of 3,270

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lawrence University was 63.9% (2,091 admissions from 3,270 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 63%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 6.28%, while admissions declined by 4.91%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lawrence University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

21%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

21% of enrolled first-time students at Lawrence University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lawrence University had a total enrollment of 1,417 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lawrence University is 1,392 students and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Lawrence University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lawrence University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.5% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.36% Two or More Races, 4.52% Black or African American, 3.67% Asian, and 0.141% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lawrence University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.5%), followed by White Male (27.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.47%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

98.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lawrence University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,417 students. The full-time enrollment at Lawrence University is 1,392 and the part-time enrollment is 25. This means that 98.2% of students enrolled at Lawrence University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lawrence University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

87%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lawrence University was 87%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Lawrence University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lawrence University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
843 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
173 enrolled students
Two or More Races
76 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lawrence University is 59.5% White, 12.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.36% Two or More Races, 4.52% Black or African American, 3.67% Asian, and 0.141% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 48 students (3.39%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 62 more women than men received degrees from Lawrence University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lawrence University is white (274 degrees awarded). There were 8.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lawrence University is General Music Performance (43 degrees awarded), followed by General Biological Sciences (41 degrees) and General Psychology (33 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lawrence University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (107 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (10 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lawrence University are Other managers (184,828 people), Postsecondary teachers (175,755 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (144,866 people), Secondary school teachers (111,048 people), and Software developers (96,692 people).

The most specialized majors at Lawrence University in 2024 are Visual & Performing Arts (107 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (10 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (12 degrees), Language & Linguistics (18 degrees), and Physical Sciences (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lawrence University are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Lawrence University are Visual & Performing Arts (107 degrees awarded), Cultural & Gender Studies (10 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (12 degrees), Language & Linguistics (18 degrees), and Physical Sciences (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lawrence University are Elementary & secondary schools (363,754 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (355,179 people), Computer Systems Design (179,275 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (158,245 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (93,287 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lawrence University.

Most Common (2024)

General Music Performance
43 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
41 degrees awarded
General Psychology
33 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lawrence University was General Music Performance with 43 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lawrence University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

178

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

240

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 178 degrees were awarded to men at Lawrence University, which is 0.742 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (240).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lawrence University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Lawrence University in General Music Performance, which is 0.72 times less than the 25 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Lawrence University in General Biological Sciences, which is 2.42 times more than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

78%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 62% of students graduating from Lawrence University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 78% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 79% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
274 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
31 degrees awarded
Asian
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lawrence University is white (274 degrees awarded). There were 8.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (31 degrees).

0.239% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
216 degrees awarded
White Female
213 degrees awarded
White Female
179 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lawrence University is white female (216 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (213 degrees).

Operations

Lawrence University has an endowment valued at nearly $461M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 51.3M (11.1%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Lawrence University had a total salary expenditure of 89M. Lawrence University employs 73 Associate professors, 56 Assistant professors and 34 Professors. Most academics at Lawrence University are Female Associate professor (38), Female Assistant professor (36), and Male Associate professor (35).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lawrence University are: Management, with 52 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 51 employees, and Service with 46 employees.

Endowment

$461M

2024 Endowment

growth from 2023

Lawrence University has an endowment valued at about $461M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lawrence University grew 4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $412M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lawrence University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$35.9M

2024 Salaries

7.56%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Lawrence University paid a median of $35.9M in salaries, which represents 40.3% of their overall expenditure ($89M) and a 7.56% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.13% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.83% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$14.1M

Instructional Salaries

178

Number of Employees

In 2024, Lawrence University paid a total of $14.1M to 178 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lawrence University were Management with 52 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees, and Service with 46 employees.

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