More selective than 86% of Wisconsin colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 31% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lawrence University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Lawrence University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Lawrence University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 610 | 710 |
| SAT math | 590 | 710 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 31 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1200 | 1420 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Lawrence University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 64% | 610–710 | 590–710 | 24–31 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 63% | 600–720 | 600–710 | 27–32 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lawrence University compared with other Wisconsin colleges?
Lawrence University has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 35 Wisconsin colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Milwaukee School of Engineering | 59% | 67% | $22,453 |
| 3 | Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design | 61% | 67% | $26,541 |
| 4 | Mount Mary University | 62% | 43% | $20,144 |
| 5 | Beloit College | 63% | 71% | $21,526 |
| 6 | Lawrence University | 64% | 77% | $23,401 |
| 7 | Carroll University | 67% | 71% | $15,193 |
| 8 | Maranatha Baptist University | 72% | 64% | $26,005 |
| 9 | Viterbo University | 72% | 68% | $21,260 |
| 10 | Marian University | 75% | 44% | $21,937 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Wisconsin colleges →
Who enrolls at Lawrence University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lawrence University admissions questions
What is the Lawrence University acceptance rate?
Lawrence University accepts 64% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,199 of 3,489 applicants were admitted.
Does Lawrence University require the SAT or ACT?
Lawrence University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 31% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Lawrence University?
The middle 50% of Lawrence University enrolled first-year students scored 1200–1420 on the SAT and 24–31 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Lawrence University?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (336 of 2,199).
Is Lawrence University getting harder to get into?
Lawrence University accepted 64% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 63% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lawrence University overview