Lawrence University

Lawrence University was founded in 1847 by William Harkness Sampson. The university is a private institution of liberal arts and is located in Appleton, Wisconsin. It was the second co-educational college in the United States. The campus of Lawrence University encompasses 425 acres of land. The student body has a significant enrollment of students from over 45 states in the U.S and international students representing more than 50 countries around the world.

Lawrence University maintains an active student life and is home to several student run clubs and organizations. Some of these are Boosting Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students, also known as BACCHUS, Biofuels at Lawrence University, Black Organization of Students, and Electronic Music Club among others.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in music, science, mathematics, drama and performing arts, liberal arts, art studies, and conservation and resource management.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 1,443 in 2007-2008 (1,471 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Lawrence participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Housing and Meals

Lawrence provides on-campus housing for 1,342 of its 1,471 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Athletics

School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the Midwest Conference for major sports.

Admissions (2008-2009)