Lawrence University
PO Box 599Appleton, WI 54912
http://www.lawrence.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1847 |
| Religious Affiliation | None |
| Undergrad Students | 1,450 |
| Endowment | 188,051,007 |
| Application Deadline | January 15 |
| Application Fee | 40 |
| Selectivity | More selective |
| Application Deadline | January 15 |
| Tuition | 29,598 |
| Room/Board | 6,382 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Epic Systems, Americorps, Humana, Lawrence University, Wells Fargo, Medical College of Wisconsin |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | Wriston Arts Center, Bjorklunden-Retreat Center |
| Basic Services | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
| Museums | Wriston Arts Center, Bjorklunden-Retreat Center |
| Periodical Subs | 1,787 |
| # of Books | 690,871 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | N/A |
| within one year | 60% |
| within two years | N/A |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 23% |
| Students in sororities | 10% |
| Campus Size | 84 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 96% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (79%), women's dorms (2%), other housing options (19%) |
| Popular Events | Convocation speakers series, International Caberet, Jazz Celebration Weekend, Fall Festival, Trivia Weekend, Octoberfest, Mardi Gras, Shack-A-Thon, The Big Event Concert, LU Opera Theatre |
| Nearest Airport | Appleton (6), Green Bay, WI (20) |
| Nearest Train | Milwaukee (90) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 117 |
| # of fraternities | 5 |
| # of sororities | 3 |
| Students in fraternities | 23% |
| Students in sororities | 10% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) The Lawrentian (weekly), One Minute Left (monthly) |
| Honor Societies | Phi Beta Kappa, Pi Kappa Lambda, Psi Chi, Lambda Sigma, Mortar Board, Phi Sigma, Eta Sigma Phi, Lambda Alpha |
| Religious Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Hillel/Chavurah, Muslim Students Association, Lawrence Christian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Lawrence University Catholic Youth |
| International Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) Lawrence International, Black Organization of Students, Asia-A, VIVA!, Russian and East European Club, German Club |
| Other Organizations | (Appears as submitted by school) LUCC (Lawrence University Community Council), Amnesty International, Orchestra, Concert Choirs, several other musical ensembles, Habitat for Humanity, Outdoor Recreation Club, Lawrence International, Greenfire, Lawrence Swing Dancers, Student Athletic Advisory Committee, Model UN, Wellness Committee, Students for Leftist Action |
