Lawrence University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. strong 77% graduation rate; generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Lawrence University is a private nonprofit institution located in Appleton, Wisconsin with approximately 1,396 undergraduate students enrolled. Lawrence University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $23,401 per year. The graduation rate is 77%, and the typical graduate earns $48,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Appleton, Wisconsin, United States. Founded in 1847, its first classes were held on November 12, 1849. Lawrence was the second college in the U.S. to be founded as a coeducational institution.
Founded in 1847 and genuinely committed to the liberal arts plus a serious conservatory of music, this small Appleton school offers a distinctive combination that's hard to find elsewhere at a relatively manageable net price of $24,563/year. The 76% graduation rate and 87% freshman retention are decent but not exceptional, suggesting some students struggle to finish — worth asking about support systems on a campus visit. Median earnings of $48,700 a decade out are modest, so this is a better fit for students driven by intellectual curiosity or music than those prioritizing a high-salary career path.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 12% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,396 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
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