Lawrence University admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024 (2,091 of 3,270, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1200–1420.
The numbers
Applied
3,270
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
24–31
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.47
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
17%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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Can I get into Lawrence University?
64% of applicants get in
Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1200–1420 on the SAT.
Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
3,270 applied, 2,091 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
Does Lawrence University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Lawrence University's fall 2027 rule yet. Lawrence University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
For fall 2024, 45 of 62 early decision applicants got in (73%), against 64% overall. That's a small pool, so a few decisions move the rate a lot. Early decision is binding: if you get in, you go.
Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.
2 students were offered a wait-list spot and 2 took one. 2 of them got in (100%). That's a small pool, so a few decisions move the rate a lot.
Common Data Set, fall 2024.
What Lawrence University looks at
Counts most
How hard your classes were, class rank, GPA, talent or ability, character.
Counts a lot
Essay, interview, activities.
Also considered
SAT or ACT scores, recommendations, first in your family to go to college, where you live, volunteering, work experience, showing interest (visits, emails).
As Lawrence University rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2024.
Questions people ask
What is Lawrence University's acceptance rate?
Lawrence University admitted 64% of applicants for fall 2024 (2,091 of 3,270, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Lawrence University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1200–1420. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
