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Interested in attending Lawrence University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Lawrence University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

63
%
Acceptance rate
3.66
Average High School GPA
January 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Lawrence University?

63%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Lawrence accepted 63% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 3,489 people applied and 2,199 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1165 / 1688 (69%)
Men
1034 / 1801 (57%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Lawrence University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

15%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 15% ended up enrolling at Lawrence University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Lawrence University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Lawrence considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Lawrence University?

3.66
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Lawrence University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.66. 32% of freshmen who attended Lawrence were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 68% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
24%
3.75-3.99
31%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
14%
3.00-3.24
7%
2.50-2.99
3%

Lawrence is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

25%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

31%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
600
75th Percentile
710
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
600
75th Percentile
720
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1230
75th Percentile
1420

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Lawrence University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

January 15
Regular admission deadline
November 1
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Lawrence's Early Decision acceptance rate is 80%, compared to 63% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Lawrence University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 1
Applications Due
December 1
Notification Date
80%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate
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