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Chances of getting into Lawrence University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
75%
Admission Difficulty for Lawrence University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very High 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Lawrence and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Lawrence is 75%.  It ranks #10 in Wisconsin for lowest rate of acceptance. Lawrence is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 2,179 out of 2,907 applicants were admitted.

The school has very high admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 18 percent on standardized admission tests. Lawrence University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.52. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Lawrence application fee is $0 and applications are due by Feb 15.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Lawrence University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 24% of students submitted SAT scores and 37% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Lawrence SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1230-1460
Applicants Submitting SAT 
24%
SAT Scores for Lawrence University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 630
SAT Math 25th 600
SAT Composite 25th 1230
SAT Scores for Lawrence University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 730
SAT Math 75th 730
SAT Composite 75th 1460
Average SAT Score 1350

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Lawrence University?

Lawrence University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Lawrence University score in the top 20 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1230-1460.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Lawrence University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1460 and Above Good >85%
1345 to 1460 Avg + 75%-85%
1230 to 1345 Avg - 61%-75%
1115 to 1230 Reach 45%-61%
Less than 1115 Low <45%
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Lawrence ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
27-32 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
37%
ACT Scores for Lawrence University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 25
ACT Math 25th 25
ACT Composite 25th 27
ACT Scores for Lawrence University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 34
ACT Math 75th 31
ACT Composite 75th 32
Average ACT Score 29

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Lawrence?

Lawrence University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Lawrence regularly accepts students who score 27 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 15 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 27-32.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Lawrence University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
32 and Above Good >87%
29 to 32 Avg + 75%-87%
27 to 29 Avg - 64%-75%
25 to 27 Reach 52%-64%
Less than 25 Low <52%
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Lawrence GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.52
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Lawrence University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into Lawrence. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Lawrence University was 3.52 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #10 in Wisconsin for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Lawrence accepts 75% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Lawrence University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 13.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 24.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 19.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 13.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

69% of Lawrence University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Lawrence University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 34%
Top 25% of class 69%
Top 50% of class 90%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Lawrence University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,583 1,324 2,907
Accepted 1,262 917 2,179
Acceptance Rate 80% 69% 75%
Enrolled 214 188 402
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 21% 18%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications were Due
Feb 15, 2023
Days left to Apply
None

The application deadline for Fall 2023 has passed. Applications were due on Feb 15, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lawrence University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lawrence University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Lawrence University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Considered but not required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Considered but not required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Lawrence University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239017 IPEDS survey data for Lawrence University.

FAQs

Does Lawrence University prefer SAT or ACT?

24% of students submit their SAT scores to Lawrence. 37% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Lawrence University?

75% of those who apply are granted admission to Lawrence. Admission competition is and the college has very high admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Lawrence University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1230 and 1460. 24% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Lawrence University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 27 and 32. 37% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.