Lawrence University
Founded 1847
President Laurie Carter (President)
Fees USD 54,000
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college founded in 1847 in Appleton, Wisconsin. Consistently ranked among the top 60 liberal arts colleges in the US, Lawrence enrolls 1,500 students and is home to one of the finest music conservatories at any liberal arts college in America. Lawrence uses a unique 10-week trimester system (3 terms per year) allowing intensive study.
Distinctive Features
- Lawrence Conservatory of Music — One of the finest music conservatories at any US liberal arts college
- Sciences — Exceptional research opportunities; strong pre-health sciences
- Trimester System — Three 10-week terms; enables deep immersion and multiple fields of study
- Neuroscience — Strong interdisciplinary neuroscience program
How to Apply
- Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~61% | Tuition: ~$54,000 | Meets 100% of need