First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early decision Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 1, 2026 |
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 | January 15, 2027 |
| Early decision II A second, later early decision round. Also binding. | January 15, 2027 | February 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: lawrence.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Lawrence University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 6 units MATH 140 Student may take placement exam…6 units MATH 140 Student may take placement exam for entry into MATH 155. If student elects to take MATH 140, no credit will be awarded. Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 units MATH 140 Student may take placement exam…6 units MATH 140 Student may take placement exam for entry into MATH 155. If student elects to take MATH 140, no credit will be awarded. Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. | |
| Biology | 4 | 6 units BIOL Student exempted from BIOL 130 & BIOL 131. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 units CHEM elective Student may take placement…6 units CHEM elective Student may take placement exam for entry into CHEM 116. | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 6 units PHYS Student may receive no more than 12…6 units PHYS Student may receive no more than 12 units of credit for multiple AP PHYSICS exams. Student should consult physics department chair for appropriate course placement. Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. | |
| United States History | 4 | 6 units HIST Student has completed the equivalent…6 units HIST Student has completed the equivalent of a 100level History course and should consult History department for appropriate course placement. | |
| Psychology | 4 | 6 units PSYC 100 Student has completed the…6 units PSYC 100 Student has completed the equivalent of PSYC 100. | |
| Statistics | 4 | 6 units of STAT 107 Credit fulfills quantitative…6 units of STAT 107 Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. |
Show all 17 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 4 | 6 units MATH 140 Student may take placement exam…6 units MATH 140 Student may take placement exam for entry into MATH 155. If student elects to take MATH 140, no credit will be awarded. Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | 6 units MATH 140 Student may take placement exam…6 units MATH 140 Student may take placement exam for entry into MATH 155. If student elects to take MATH 140, no credit will be awarded. Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. | |
| Biology | 4 | 6 units BIOL Student exempted from BIOL 130 & BIOL 131. | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 6 units CHEM elective Student may take placement…6 units CHEM elective Student may take placement exam for entry into CHEM 116. | |
| Chemistry | 5 | 6 units CHEM 115 Student may take placement exam…6 units CHEM 115 Student may take placement exam for entry into CHEM 116. | |
| Physics 1 | 4 | 6 units PHYS Student may receive no more than 12…6 units PHYS Student may receive no more than 12 units of credit for multiple AP PHYSICS exams. Student should consult physics department chair for appropriate course placement. Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. | |
| United States History | 4 | 6 units HIST Student has completed the equivalent…6 units HIST Student has completed the equivalent of a 100level History course and should consult History department for appropriate course placement. | |
| Psychology | 4 | 6 units PSYC 100 Student has completed the…6 units PSYC 100 Student has completed the equivalent of PSYC 100. | |
| Statistics | 4 | 6 units of STAT 107 Credit fulfills quantitative…6 units of STAT 107 Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. | |
| Macroeconomics | 4 | 6 units ECON No advanced placement awarded in…6 units ECON No advanced placement awarded in ECON. Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. | |
| World History: Modern | 4 | 6 units HIST Student has completed the equivalent…6 units HIST Student has completed the equivalent of a 100level History course and should consult History department for appropriate course placement. | |
| Physics 2 | 4 | 6 units PHYS Student may receive no more than 12…6 units PHYS Student may receive no more than 12 units of credit for multiple AP PHYSICS exams. Student should consult physics department chair for appropriate course placement. Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. | |
| European History | 4 | 6 units HIST Student has completed the equivalent…6 units HIST Student has completed the equivalent of a 100level History course and should consult History department for appropriate course placement. | |
| Human Geography | 4 | 6 units ANTH No advanced placement in ANTH. | |
| Art History | 4 | 6 units ARHI Student may take any 200-level…6 units ARHI Student may take any 200-level course in art history, but should consult department chair if planning to major in art history. | |
| Music Theory | 4 | 6 units MUTH Student may take Lawrence's Advanced…6 units MUTH Student may take Lawrence's Advanced Placement Exam in Music Theory for advanced placement in the music theory core curriculum. | |
| Latin | 3 | units Student may enroll in CLAS 220. | |
| Latin | 4 | 6 units CLAS Student may enroll in 300-level…6 units CLAS Student may enroll in 300-level courses in Latin literature. Credit fulfills language competency GER. | |
| Latin | 5 | 6 units CLAS Student may enroll in 400-level…6 units CLAS Student may enroll in 400-level courses in Latin literature. Credit fulfills language competency GER. | |
| Precalculus | 4 | 6 units MATH 103 Student may take placement exam…6 units MATH 103 Student may take placement exam for entry into MATH 140. If student elects to take MATH 103, no credit will be awarded. Credit fulfills quantitative competency GER. |
Source: lawrence.edu · checked September 25, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Music Performance | 39 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 35 |
| Psychology | 29 |
| English Language and Literature | 23 |
| Biochemistry | 18 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 18 |
| Computer Science | 14 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 14 |
Show the other 32 majors
| Environmental Studies | 12 |
| Music Teacher Education | 11 |
| Art/Art Studies | 11 |
| Anthropology | 10 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Physics | 9 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| History | 7 |
| Music | 7 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 7 |
| Political Science and Government | 7 |
| Neuroscience | 6 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 6 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 5 |
| Philosophy | 5 |
| Business/Commerce | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 4 |
| French Language and Literature | 4 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 4 |
| Linguistics | 3 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 2 |
| Russian Studies | 2 |
| East Asian Studies | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 1 |
| Chinese Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Fencing, Football, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Midwest Conference
Basketball, Fencing, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
4% of men in fraternities · 5% of women in sororities · 5% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Appleton, WI
248,992 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Appleton International (ATW)
Nearest hub airport
General Mitchell International (MKE)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.7 of 20
Elevation
780 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
10°F
July high
82°F
Annual snowfall
49.4 in
Days at 90°F or higher
7 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$980 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Ripon College36 mi
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Straight-line distance between campuses
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