Lawrence University is a nationally recognized college of liberal arts and sciences and conservatory of music dedicated exclusively to undergraduate education. Our students and faculty bring together their unique talents and interests to form an engaged and engaging community in the heart of downtown Appleton, Wisconsin.
 
Our 1,400 students come from nearly every state and more than 50 countries—and with about 11% of our students coming from beyond the U.S., we are one of the nation’s most internationally diverse colleges. With a 9 to 1 student to faculty ratio, an average class size of 15 and an unparalleled offering of one-on-one courses, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore your multiple interests—even if you don’t know what they are yet.
 
Our Conservatory of Music adds a unique dimension to our campus for musicians and non-musicians alike—you can find 3 or 4 musical performances every night at Lawrence. About a quarter of our students pursue the Bachelor of Music degree or the five-year double-degree program (B.A. in the college, B.Mus. in the conservatory). An audition is required for either option. Regardless of your major or degree, the musical life is open to everybody at Lawrence, whether it’s through formal professional preparation or through participating in one of our many ensembles.
 
Add to this more than 80 clubs and 23 Division III sports (and dozens of club and intramural sports), and you’ll find that your life outside the classroom will be rich with opportunities.
 
The end result? Life after Lawrence has been good to our graduates, who are some of the most loyal in the country. (We know this because we have one of the nation’s highest alumni giving rates. More than half donate financially to the university, which tells us two things: they enjoyed their experiences so much that they are willing to give back financially to the university; it also tells us that they are doing well enough financially to give back to the university.)
 
(Through generous financial aid program, Lawrence strives to make it financially viable for every admitted student to enroll.)