Lawrence University

QUICK FACTS

Year established:

1847

Type of school:

university, private (nonprofit)

Programs:

4-year undergraduate

Religious affiliation:

Campus enrollment:

1,400 students

Coeducational information:

coeducational institution, founded as coeducational institution

Location description:

in or near a small/medium city (pop. 75,000-300,000)

Application fee:

$40

CONTACT INFORMATION

Street address:

Lawrence University
PO Box 599
Appleton, WI 54912

Mailing address:

Lawrence University
PO Box 599
Appleton, WI 54912

Main telephone numbers:

920 832-7000
920 832-6606 (fax)

CAMPUS LINKS

Main homepage:

www.lawrence.edu

Athletics homepage:

www.lawrence.edu/
athletics/

Undergraduate studies homepage:

www.lawrence.edu/
admissions/

International student information homepage:

www.lawrence.edu/
admissions/about/
international/

Financial aid homepage:

www.lawrence.edu/
admissions/afford/

School newspaper:

www.lawrentian.com/

Campus map:

www.lawrence.edu/about/
tour/

Conservatory of Music:

www.lawrence.edu/
admissions/about/
conservatory.shtml

QUICK CODES

SAT number:

1398

ACT number:

4596

FAFSA number:

003856

FICE number:

3856

CAMPUS SUMMARY

Lawrence University is a nationally recognized undergraduate college of the liberal arts and sciences and a conservatory of music. Lawrence offers coursework in more than 30 areas and grants the Bachelor of Arts degree, the Bachelor of Music degree, and the combined Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music double degree (five-year program).

Within Lawrence's student population, one of the nation's most internationally diverse, you'll find a close-knit residential community of scholars pursuing an astonishing variety of academic, artistic and athletic interests. People come from all over the world to enjoy a trusting and open environment deeply influenced by our Honor Code and a genuine respect for the diversity of ideas.

UNIQUE/SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Lawrence University believes that college should not be a onesize-fits-all experience. You will learn best when you’re educated as a unique individual. That’s why we offer a personalized,
meaningful education that gives you the freedom and flexibility to develop and combine your talents and passions at a level few colleges can provide.

Your professors will give you abundant opportunities to ask big questions, challenge old ideas and create new knowledge. Through classes, directed study, independent projects, labs, studio lessons, study abroad and an extraordinary number of tutorials, you'll develop as an individual with the tools to shape your own life and-why hold back?-shape the world. That’s the power of individualized learning.

CALENDAR URL

http://thor.lawrence.edu/calendar/main.php

The admissions information below is valid for the 2007-08 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

Ken Anselment,
Director of Admissions

Contacting the office:

800 227-0982
920 832-6782 (fax)
excel@lawrence.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

yes

Final filing date for fall:

January 15

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

Application fee:

$40

Can the application fee be waived?

yes

Are refunds available on the application fee?

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

yes

High school graduation is:

required, GED is not accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

required

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

recommended

Off-campus interview:

can be arranged with admissions representative, can be arranged with alumni representative

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted

School's test preference:

no preference

Dates test scores should be received:

Application Deadline for SAT I/ACT, Application Deadline for SAT II

High school units required or recommended:

English:	4 recommended
Foreign language:	2 recommended
History:	3 recommended
Math:	3 recommended
Science:	3 recommended
Total:	15 recommended

Special requirements for admission to specific programs:

Audition required of music program applicants.

School has formalized early decision program:

yes

Early decision application deadline:

November 15

Number of early decision applications submitted:

Number of early decision applications accepted:

25 (78%)

School has early action program:

yes

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report very important
class rank very important
recommendations important
standardized test scores considered
essay important

Nonacademic criteria:

interview considered
extracurricular activities important
particular talent/ability important
character/personal qualities important
alumni/ae relationship considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency not considered
religious affiliation/commitment not considered
minority affiliation considered
volunteer work considered
work experience considered

Admissions is need blind:

yes

Average secondary school GPA:

3.59

Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA:

90%

Percent of student body in each high school class rank:

Top tenth: 39%
Top quarter: 32%
Top half: 25%
Bottom half: 4%

Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank:

60%

Combined SAT I middle 50% range:

1200 - 1430

Combined ACT middle 50% range:

27 - 31

Test taken by majority of applicants:

ACT

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores:

39%

Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score:

55%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

by April 1

Acceptance of admission:

must accept by May 1

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

Number of completed applications received:

2,599

Number of applicants offered admission:

1,444 (56%)

Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled:

364 (25%)

School has a waiting list policy:

yes

Number of students put on waiting list:

264

Number accepting place on waiting list:

101 (38%)

Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled:

35 (35%)

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

70%

Tuition deposit amount:

$200, nonrefundable

Admission may be deferred:

yes, up to 1 year

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Semester/term begin dates:

in late September, early January, and late March.

Calendar system:

trimester system (three terms comprise academic year)

Month(s) in which new student orientation is held:

Orientation for new students held in September.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

Majors with the highest enrollment:

biology, music performance, English

Average freshman GPA:

3.07 on a 4.0 scale

Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year:

88%

Student:Faculty ratio:

9:1

Total faculty:

185 total

Full-time faculty:

152 total

Part-time faculty:

33 total

Faculty degrees:

96% PhD

Graduation rate:

79% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM

General education/core curriculum is required:

yes

Minor requirements:

not required for graduation

Physical education is required:

There are religious requirements for graduation:

Minimum GPA required to graduate:

2.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Undergraduate studies homepage:

www.lawrence.edu/
admissions/

Special programs offered:

student-designed majors, double majors, dual degrees, independent study, Phi Beta Kappa, pass/fail grading option, internships

Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:

Many minors offered.

Preprofessional programs offered:

pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-pharmacy, pre-dentistry, pre-optometry

Education certifications:

middle/junior high, secondary

Cooperative education programs:

engineering, health professions, Forestry; Environmental Management; Medical Technology; Occupational Therapy

Combined 3-2 programs available:

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Music

Graduate schools/programs are offered:

Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes:

Domestic off-campus semester-away programs:

Washington Semester (American University), Sea Semester, UN Semester, Chicago Arts, Newberry Library, Urban Studies, Oak Ridge Science Semester

Study abroad opportunities:

Argentina; Australia; Austria; Canada; Chile; China; Costa Rica; Czech Republic; France; Germany; Greece; Hungary; India; Italy; Japan; Netherlands; New Zealand; Russia; Senegal; Spain; Tanzania; United Kingdom

Army ROTC:

not offered

Navy ROTC:

not offered

Air Force ROTC:

not offered

LIST OF MAJORS

Bachelor's Degrees

Anthropology
Art History
Biology
Biomedical Ethics
Chemistry
Chinese
Classics
Cognitive Sciences
Computer Science
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
Ethnic Studies
Film Studies
Francophone Studies
French
Gender Studies
Geology/Earth Science
German
Government
History
International Studies
Japanese
Latin American Studies
Linguistics
Mathematics
Mathematics/Economics
Music Education
Music Performance
Music Theory/Composition
Natural Sciences
Neuroscience
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Religious Studies
Russian
Spanish Language
Studio Art
Theatre Arts

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT

Credit placement options:

credit and/or placement for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 4 or higher)
credit and/or placement for international baccalaureate

Restrictions on CEEB Advanced Placement options:

Please refer to current Course Catalog for details.

Other credit/placement programs:

Lawrence awards substantial credit to students who have scored 5 or higher on all exams in the course of achieving an IB diploma. Students who score below 5 on any exam, but who complete the IB diploma may receive whole or partial course credit for each grade of 5 or higher on higher- or subsidiary-level exams. Students who complete individual courses in the IB program, but who are not diploma candidates, will receive credit for each grade of 5 or higher on higher-level exams. (Lawrence awards credit only for those IB courses for which we offer a similar course.)

The financial aid information below is valid for the 2008-09 academic year.

FINANCIAL AID OFFICE

Financial aid officer:

Sara Beth Holman,
Director of Financial Aid

Contacting the office:

920 832-6583
920 832-6582 (fax)

FAFSA number:

003856

Financial aid homepage:

www.lawrence.edu/
admissions/afford/

EXPENSES

Undergraduate tuition:

$33,006; $33,006 out-of-state

Comprehensive tuition/room/board fees:

$41,901

Tuition notes:

comprehensive tuition/room/board fees, in-state tuition based on per credit hour, out-of-state tuition based on per credit hour

Additional required fees:

$258

Book fees:

$675

Miscellaneous expenses:

$1,005

Combined room and board expenses:

$6,957 - $6,957

APPLYING FOR AID

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
FAFSA	March 15	yes	N/A
Institution's own financial aid form	March 15	yes	N/A

Applied for financial aid:


76%	of first-year students
72%	of full-time undergraduates

Determined to have financial need:


77%	of first-year students
82%	of full-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any financial aid:


100%	of first-year students
100%	of full-time undergraduates

Students determined to have financial need who received any need-based gift aid:


100%	of first-year students
99%	of full-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received need-based self-help aid:


100%	of first-year students
100%	of full-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid who received any non-need-based gift aid:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates

Students receiving financial aid whose need was fully met (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


76%	of first-year students
86%	of full-time undergraduates

Average percent of need that was met of students who received any need-based aid (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


91%	for first-year students
94%	for full-time undergraduates
0%	for part-time undergraduates

Average financial aid package (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$25,600	for first-year students
$25,800	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based gift award:


$18,100	for first-year students
$1,800	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$7,500	for first-year students
$7,800	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans and private alternative loans):


$5,000	for first-year students
$5,500	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


24%	of first-year students
21%	of full-time undergraduates

Average award to students who had no financial aid need and who received non-need-based aid (excluding athletic awards and tuition benefits):


$13,480	for first-year students
$10,690	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

Students who received a non-need-based athletic award:


0%	of first-year students
0%	of full-time undergraduates

Average non-need-based athletic award:


$0	for first-year students
$0	for full-time undergraduates
$0	for part-time undergraduates

School participates in Federal Work-Study Program:

yes

Percent of students who received aid that participated in Federal Work Study:

51%

TYPES OF AID AVAILABLE

Types of loans available:

Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct PLUS Loans
FFEL PLUS Loans
Federal Perkins Loans

Parent loans packaged to meet need:

Percent of undergraduates who have borrowed through all loan programs:

74%

Average student debt upon graduation:

$25,374

Types of payment plans:

school's own payment plan(s)

Need-based scholarships/grants available:

need-based (general)
Federal Pell Grants
SEOG
state scholarships/grants
college/university scholarships/grants (institutional funds)
private scholarships/grants

Non-need-based scholarships/grants available:

non-need-based (general)
state scholarships/grants
academic merit scholarships/grants

Percent of scholarship aid awarded to out-of-state students:

52%

STUDENT PROFILE

Total undergraduates:

670 men, 781 women, 1,451 total

Full-time undergraduates:

641 men, 747 women, 1,388 total

Part-time undergraduates:

29 men, 34 women, 63 total

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

68%

First-year student breakdown:


2.0%	Black (non-Hispanic)
4.0%	Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%	Hispanic
70.5%	White (non-Hispanic)
9.6%	total international (nonresident aliens)
10.5%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


1.7%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.2%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
2.8%	Asian or Pacific Islander
2.1%	Hispanic
75.9%	White (non-Hispanic)
7.0%	total international (nonresident aliens)
10.4%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT

Campus size:

84 acres

City or town school is located in:

Appleton

Population of city/town:

72,000

Locations of branch/satellite campuses:

Bjorklunden, Lawrence's 425-acre estate in Door County, WI; London, England

Nearest major city:

Milwaukee

Distance of nearest major city:

90 miles

Population of nearest major city:

1,500,000

Online campus map:

www.lawrence.edu/about/
tour/

LIVING ON CAMPUS

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (79%)
women's dorms (2%)
men's dorms
sorority housing
fraternity housing
single-student apartments
married-student apartments
special housing for disabled students
special housing for international students
cooperative housing
other housing including Student Organization Housing (19%)

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

99%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

89%

Percent of students who live off campus:

11%

Students required to live on campus:

All students are required to live in campus housing unless they (a) are more than four years out of high school, (b) are married, and/or (c) have children.

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

30%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

STUDY FACILITIES

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s)

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

190

Other computer facilities/services:

100% of student housing has at least one network port per student. Mini-hubs are available for checkout for all other locations where roommates share a network port. Online registration of student-owned computers with vulnerability scanningfree anti-virus software.

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Music collections currently include over 16,000 audio-visual items and over 16,700 musical scores in addition to reference works and other materials related to music in the main library collections; Lincoln Reading Room contains collections of books and other materials related to Abraham Lincoln and the U.S.Civil War; Milwaukee-Downer Room houses more than 3,400 rare or unique books, some dating to the sixteenth century; Visual Resources Collection includes 65,000 images,both slides and digital.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

Wriston Art Center, Bjorklunden-Retreat Center

ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Remedial learning services:

Tutorial help available in all areas - not remedial service in usual sense

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological

Career placement services:

internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

We provide appropriate accomodations according to student's needs.

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

partially

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Percent of men who join fraternities:

15%

Number of social sororities on campus:

Percent of women who join sororities:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station

School newspaper(s):

The Lawrentian

Newspaper homepage:

www.lawrentian.com/

Total number of registered organizations:

110

Campus-based religious organizations:

Hillel, Lawrence Christian Fellowship, Lawrence University Catholic Youth

Minority student organizations:

VIVA, Black Organization of Students, Asia-A, Lawrence International, GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance), GLOW (Gay, Lesbian or Whatever)

International student organizations:

Lawrence International

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Habitat for Humanity, Greenfire, College Democrats, College Republicans, Amnesty International, Swing Dancers, V Day, Circle K, SWAHP (Student's War against Hunger and Poverty)

ATHLETICS

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Robert Beeman,
Athletic Director

Director of women's athletics:

Kim Tatro,
Associate Director of Athletics

Athletics homepage:

www.lawrence.edu/
athletics/

School mascot:

Vikings

Athletic conference memberships:

Midwest Conference (Division III); Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (Division III); Midwest Collegiate Hockey Association

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	no
Men's basketball	no
Men's cross-country	no
Men's fencing	no
Men's football	no
Men's golf	no
Men's ice hockey	no
Men's soccer	no
Men's swimming	no
Men's tennis	no
Men's track and field (indoor)	no
Men's track and field (outdoor)	no
Men's wrestling	no
Women's basketball	no
Women's cross-country	no
Women's fencing	no
Women's golf	no	NCAA Div. III
Women's soccer	no
Women's softball	no
Women's swimming	no
Women's tennis	no
Women's track and field (indoor)	no
Women's track and field (outdoor)	no
Women's volleyball	no

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

30%

Athletic facilities:

Recreation Center, Alexander Gym

GETTING AWAY

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Chicago, IL (180 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Appleton, WI (5 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Milwaukee (90 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Appleton (1 mile)

PAYING THE BILLS

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

21%

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

good

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

AFTER GRADUATION

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

33% immediately, 29% within one year of graduation

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Iowa State University (IA);Marquette University (WI);Purdue University--North Central (IN);University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign (IL);University of Iowa (IA);University of Massachusetts--Amherst (MA);University of Michigan--Ann Arbor (MI);University of Minnesota--Twin Cities (MN);University of St. Thomas (MN);University of Texas--Austin (TX);University of Wisconsin--Madison (WI);University of Wisconsin--Milwaukee (WI)

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

53% within one year of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

Americorps, Epic Systems Corporation, Humana, Lawrence University

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

David Mulford, U.S.Ambassador to India
Terry Moran, ABC Nightly News Anchor
Barbara Lawton, Lieutenant Govenor of Wisconsin

The transfer admissions information below is valid for the 2007-08 academic year.

TRANSFER ACCEPTANCE

Transfer applicants are accepted:

yes

Number of transfer applications received:

101

Number of transfer applicants offered admission:

34 (34%)

Number of transfer applicants offered admission who enrolled:

15 (44%)

Percent of all new students who were transfers:

APPLICATION AND CREDIT TRANSFER

Terms for which transfers may enroll:

fall, winter, spring

Minimum number of credits applicant needs to apply as a transfer student:

Items required of transfer students to apply for admission:

high school transcript required of all
college transcript(s) required of all
essay or personal statement required of all
interview recommended of all
standardized test scores not required
statement(s) of good standing from prior institution(s) recommended of some

Minimum college GPA required for transfer applicants:

2.75 using a 4.0 scale

Closing date for transfer applicants:

May 1 for fall, November 1 for winter, February 1 for spring

Notification date for transfer applicants:

rolling for fall, rolling for spring

Lowest course grade that may be transferred for credit:

C-

Maximum number of credits that may be transferred:

108 credits from a two-year institution, 108 credits from a four-year institution

Minimum number of credits that must be earned at school:

108 to receive a bachelor's degree

Other/Unique transfer policies:

A minimum of one full year of coursework is required to be considered a transfer applicant. A maximum of two years coursework is transferable. Eighteen courses must be completed in residency.

INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS OFFICE

International student contact:

Nicole Buenzli,
Associate Director of Admissions

Contacting the office:

920 832-7067

International student information homepage:

www.lawrence.edu/
admissions/about/
international/

INTERNATIONAL REPRESENTATION

Number of foreign countries represented:

Most represented countries:

Canada, China, Jamaica, Japan, South Korea, Vietnam

APPLICATION PROCESS

Preapplication form is required of foreign applicants:

A separate international application form is required:

Application closing dates:

January 15 for fall

Advance deposit is required of foreign applicants:

Test requirements:

TOEFL required

Minimum SAT I score:

550 verbal, 550 math, 1100 combined

Minimum ACT score:

21 English, 21 math, 24 composite

Test preference:

none

Minimum TOEFL score:

577 paper, 233 computer

Special services offered for international applicants:

special counselors/advisors, international student center, special orientation

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABILITY

Nonfederal aid is offered to international students:

yes

Number of international applicants who received aid:

REQUIRED FINANCIAL AID FORMS

Required form	Priority date	Rolling?	Closing date
Foreign Student's Financial Aid Application	January 15	no	January 15
Foreign Student's Certification of Finances	January 15	no	January 15

LEARNING DISABLED PROGRAM OFFICE

Learning disabled program contact:

Geoffrey Gajewski,
Dean of Student Academic Services

Contacting the office:

920 832-6530

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

According to the National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities, "learning disabilities" is a "general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities." A learning disability is presumably due to central nervous system dysfunction, and is not primarily due to other handicapping conditions, environmental, or cultural influences. It is not a form of mental retardation, or an emotional disorder.

Institution accepts students according to the above definition:

yes

Learning disabled program available:

support services but no program

Total number of students in LD program:

Services available to LD students:

We work with individual students to provide appropriate accommodations.

LD students are tutored:

individually

A lighter course load is allowed for LD students:

Additional time to complete degree is allowed for LD students:

yes

There are additional costs for LD students:

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR LD STUDENTS

An essay is required:

yes

Untimed tests are accepted:

yes

GED is accepted:

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