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Lawrence University

Lawrence University
711 E. Boldt Way
Appleton, WI 54911

Official telephone: (920) 832-7000
Website: https://www.lawrence.edu/
Lawrence University
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 227-0982
800 227-0982 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: March 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 62
Number of early decision applications accepted: 45 (73%)
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 considered
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.47
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 38%
Average SAT I: 670 verbal, 650 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1240 - 1420
Average ACT: 28 English, 25 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 24 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 21%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 33%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,270
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,091
Number accepting place on waiting list: 2
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 2
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 71%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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