Check in with Lawrence University's admissions department for any important information, including application fees.
Students who submit their applications to Lawrence University for fall should hear back from Lawrence University by April 1.
Here's an overiew of some of Lawrence University's admissions stats.
Lawrence University 2022 | Admissions Statistics |
---|---|
Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.5 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 34% |
Mean SAT Score | 1330 |
Admissions Test Policy | Test Optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 24% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 37% |
Waitlist | Yes |
These are the application deadlines for Lawrence University.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
---|---|---|---|
Early Decision I | Yes | November 1 | December 1 |
Early Decision II | –– | –– | –– |
Early Action | Yes | November 1 | December 15 |
Regular Decision | Yes | January 31 | April 1 |
Lawrence University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.
🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.
🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Lawrence University will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.
The early decision acceptance rate at Lawrence University is 80%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 75%.
Lawrence University accepts approximately 9% of early action applicants and 75% all applicants for all deadlines. In 2022, Lawrence University admitted 45 of the 56 students who applied early decision. In 2021, Lawrence University admitted 1,165 of the 1,297 who applied early action.
Some students apply early to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.
➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Getting into Lawrence University is very difficult. Lawrence University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.
In 2021, Lawrence University accepted 75% of students, around 2,179 of the 2,907 students who applied.
Schools that are very difficult to get into, like Lawrence University, accept fewer than 60% of all applicants. At least 50% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT and over 26 on the ACT.
Transfer student admissions is very difficult.
Lawrence University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.
What does Lawrence University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.
Admissions Factor | Level |
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Academic GPA | Very Important |
Character/Personal Qualities | Very Important |
Class Rank | Very Important |
Rigor of Secondary School Record | Very Important |
Talent/Ability | Very Important |
Extracurricular Activities | Important |
Application Essay | Important |
Interview | Important |
Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Geographical Residence | Considered |
Work Experience | Considered |
Level of Applicant's Interest | Considered |
First Generation | Considered |
Racial/Ethnic Status | Considered |
Recommendation(s) | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Volunteer Work | Considered |
Make sure to check with Lawrence University for more information on admission factors.
To apply to Lawrence University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Lawrence University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | 3 | |||
Interview | √ | |||
Other Requirements | √ | audition for music majors | ||
Transcript(S) of College Record | ||||
Standardized Test Scores | ||||
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | ||||
Letter(s) of Recommendation | 1 | |||
Written Essay or Personal Statement | √ | |||
Transcript of High School Record | √ |
Students admitted to Lawrence University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.
Out of all students that were admitted, 33% submitted a class rank. At Lawrence University 34% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 69% were in the top 25% and 90% were in the top 50%.
At Lawrence University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | 13% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 24% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 19% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 18% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 12% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 13% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 1% |
This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.
Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Lawrence University directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.
An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.
Lawrence University considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.
Lawrence University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 24% of Lawrence University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 37% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other Lawrence University applicants, you should aim to score between 1230 and 1460 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Lawrence University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1460 and 25% of scored lower than 1230, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Lawrence University student is 1330.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Lawrence University students scored 730 or higher and 75% of students scored 630 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Lawrence University students scored 730 or higher, and 75% scored a 630 or higher.
To be most competitive at Lawrence University, you should strive to earn between 27 and 32 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 32 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Lawrence University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 32, and three out of four students scored lower than 32 on the ACT.
A 27 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Lawrence University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.
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For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Lawrence University.
For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 31. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in Lawrence University during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
Can I defer my acceptance to Lawrence University?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Lawrence University.
Does Lawrence University accept transfer credits?
✅ Lawrence University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Lawrence University accepts:
• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES
Does Lawrence University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ Lawrence University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to Lawrence University?
❌ No, Lawrence University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.
What is Lawrence University's acceptance rate?
✅ Lawrence University has an acceptance rate of 75%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at Lawrence University?
✅ Lawrence University's early decision acceptance rate was 80% in 2021.
What is the early action acceptance rate at Lawrence University?
✅ The early action acceptance rate at Lawrence University was 9% in 2021.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Lawrence University? Lawrence University is a very selective institution. The Lawrence University acceptance rate is 75%. This means that the institution accepts 74 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Lawrence University is Jan 15.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Lawrence University is Jul 31.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
ACT Range
ACT Score
Estimated Chance
32 and Above
27 to 32
27 and Less
The median ACT score of an admitted student to Lawrence University is 29. Students with an ACT score of 32 and above have a good chance of getting into Lawrence University. Students with an ACT score that falls between 27 and 32 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 27 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1460 and Above
1230 to 1460
1230 and Less
The median SAT score for Lawrence University students is 1330. Applicants with SAT scores of 1460 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Lawrence University, while applicants with SAT scores between 1230 to 1460 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1230 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Lawrence University.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Lawrence University, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.52. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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