B R I L L I A N C E A W A I T S .
At Lawrence University, we speak of light often:
illumination, brilliance, lux.
your own light.
opportunities to shine more brilliantly.
We believe that the pursuit of truth and beauty
is not a competition. Discovery should never
feel cutthroat or exclusive or unattainable.
Lawrentians believe that creativity, ideas—
sparks of genius—are meant to be shared.
Dissected. Celebrated. Together.
and creators we can gather in one place, the better.
Even better? Pair them with a professor (or two)
and watch the light they each bring burn
even brighter.
encouraged and radical detours are welcome—
and where students who already know what
they want can blaze their trails faster.
That is why Lawrentians, who live in major
cities and small towns around the world, succeed
in meaningful careers, brightening the world
around them.
INTERSECT ARE ALWAYS BRIGHTER
1 0 T O 1 9 15%
2 T O 9
14%
O N E S T U D E N T 63%
5 0 O R M O R E
1%
1%
1%
5%
Distribution of Lawrence classes by number of students in class
Your professors—master scholars, artists and teachers—will inspire you with challenging academics in
some of the most intimate learning environments in the United States, allowing you to engage deeply
with your coursework and your fellow classmates at a level that is rare in American higher education.
the power of ENGAGED LEARNING
Anthropology
—Archaeology
—Biological
—Cultural
—Linguistic
Theatre Arts
A C O L L E G E O F L I B E R A L A RT S A N D S C I E N C E S
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Musical Arts
25% of Lawrentians study here
Areas of study in the college Areas of study in the Conservatory
A C O N S E RVATO RY O F M U S I C
Conservatory studios
BACHELOR OF MUSIC AREAS OF EMPHASIS
Jazz and Improvisational Music,
& LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY IS
2 3-2 program with Columbia (N.Y.), RPI (N.Y.),
Washington University (St. Louis) 3 3-2 program with Duke University
PRE-PROFESSIONAL
Teach for America
Thomson Reuters
T H E Y W E N T TO W O R K H E R E :
Boston College
Yale
T H E Y C O N T I N U E D T H E I R E D U C AT I O N H E R E :
Thriving in their lives after Lawrence ... ... because they were educated broadly and deeply. Within six months of graduation, Lawrentians have found themselves ready for a
rapidly changing world. But success lasts well beyond that first postgraduate experience.
Lawrentians soon discover that their education prepared them to lead rich, interesting
and meaningful lives ... for the rest of their lives.
We reviewed the past few years’ worth of our graduates and connected what they studied
(the left side of the graph) with the fields they entered immediately after graduation (the
right side of the graph). Majors at Lawrence will prepare you to pursue many different paths.
G R AT I T U D E
Lawrence alumni support their alma mater at a rate
exceeded by few colleges in the country. Our over
$400 million endowment (thanks to that generosity)
supports an extraordinary learning environment.
M I D - C A R E E R S A L A R I E S
Ten years after graduating, Lawrentians earn
salaries that place them in the highest group
along with the nation’s other top-ranked liberal
arts colleges.
P O S TG R A D U AT E AWA R D S
Every year, Lawrence sends graduates all over the
world through prestigious postgraduate scholar
programs such as Fulbright, Truman and Udall,
as well as a one-year “wander year” with the
Watson Fellowship.
M E A N I N G F U L L I V E S
According to the Princeton Review, Lawrentians
report, at a rate that exceeds their peers, that
their jobs have meaning and make a difference.
P H . D. P R O D U C T I O N
According to the National Science Foundation,
Lawrentians earn Ph.D.s in science, health
fields and engineering at one of the highest
rates in the U.S.
22% G R A D U AT E O R
P R O F E S S I O N A L S C H O O L
10% F E L L O W S H I P S , M I L I TA R Y
O R S E R V I C E
3% O T H E R
The greater Appleton area is big enough to offer
plenty of options that you would find in much
larger cities, but small enough to be engaging
without being overwhelming.
A P P L E T O N AT A G L A N C E :
Top
places to live and work; soccer communities; most walkable cities
(Appleton makes a lot of lists)
75,000/ 250,000 city/metro population
2 Fortune 500 companies
1 mile
of College Avenue’s great shops, restaurants, coffee
and the Fox Cities Performing Arts Center, all starting at the edge of campus
Average high temperatures in Appleton (ºF)
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>1 place of worship for every major world religion
S O M E T I M E S
where you learn I S J U S T A S I M P O R TA N T A S
what you learn.
12% international students
1% race/ethnicity unknown
American Airlines into Appleton International Airport,
6 miles from campus
90 miles north of Milwaukee • 200 miles north of Chicago
280 miles east of Minneapolis
RESIDENTIAL
7 large residence halls • 2 apartments
10+ theme or Greek houses
NATIONAL | INTERNATIONAL
26% from Wisconsin • 20% from Illinois
13% from rest of Midwest • 12% from outside U.S.
12% from western U.S. • 10% from northeast U.S.
7% from southern U.S.
a community of Lawrentians
Lawrentians are passionate about engaging with the
community through organizations like Sustainable Lawrence
University Garden (SLUG), People for Animal Welfare (PAW),
LU KidsGive, LU Food Recovery Network, and Building
Intergenerational Relationships (BIR)
LUPE (Lawrence University Percussion Ensemble),
Lawrence University Jazz Ensemble, Gamelan Cayaha
Asri, (Sambistas) Brazilian samba percussion group,
Wind Ensemble and many more.
100+ STUDENT GROUPS & ACTIVIT IES
Black Student Union • Fiddle Club
Lawrence International • Gaming Club • GlobeMed
Model UN • Pre-Law Society • Swing Dance
Slam Poetry Club • Soccer Club • Ultimate Frisbee
Including
Softball • Swimming & Diving • Tennis
Track, Indoor & Outdoor • Volleyball