Lawrence University
What Lawrence University's own numbers say, from its Common Data Set 2024-25.
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InternationalLawrence University
International applicants face 3.1× tougher odds at Lawrence University.
21% of international applicants are admitted, against 64% overall.
Overall64%
International21%
Source: Lawrence University's Common Data Set 2024-25
Who says yesLawrence University
83% of students admitted to Lawrence University go elsewhere.
Only 17% of admits enroll, so Lawrence University admits far more students than it has seats.
Enroll17%
Go elsewhere83%
Source: Lawrence University's Common Data Set 2024-25
6 more things the data says PRO
- Early Decision filled about 13% of the 2024-25 first-year class, less than most similar colleges.
- Applications fell 7% from 2018-19 to 2024-25 (3,502 to 3,270).
- Only 21% of enrolled first-years sent an SAT score, so its SAT range describes a minority of the class.
- After ED, 306 of 351 seats were left for 3,208 other applicants: about one seat for every 10.
- ED applicants were admitted at 73%, against 63.8% for everyone else: 1.1 times the rate.
- Men were admitted at a lower rate: 69.4% for women against 58.7% for men.
What students say PRO
From students' own posts on Reddit and admissions forums: self-reported, unverified, never used in your odds.
- Admits who posted often had community service or work beside school, such as library programs, tutoring, food shelf volunteering, a cashier job or sibling care.
- Several admits showed sustained leadership in one area, such as club president, team co-captain, a leadership council seat, or founding an organization.
- Some admits had research in their intended field (quantum physics, neuroscience, environmental work), and grades ranged from about 3.3 to 3.96.
- Students report Lawrence does not meet full need; merit awards of roughly $20-32k are cited, and applying early is suggested because aid funds are limited.
- Some students report Lawrence told them a family contribution of roughly $23k was needed for admission, and one appeal for more aid failed.
- International students report needing a passport copy before a decision and a thin international admissions office, with some getting a large scholarship plus a campus work requirement.
Every number, year by year: Lawrence University on Open College Data. Something wrong? Suggest a correction.