Lawrence University Acceptance Rate
Appleton, Wisconsin · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,489
- Admitted
- 2,199
- Yield
- 15.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lawrence University's acceptance rate has fallen from 73% in 2014–15 to 63% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,747 to 3,489 (+27%) over that period.
Its 63% rate makes Lawrence University more selective than about 72% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Wisconsin schools, it is more selective than about 82%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (69% for women vs 57.4% for men, a 11.6-point gap). Lawrence University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 15.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,747 | 2,004 | 73% | 385 |
| 2015–16 | 3,014 | 2,057 | 68.2% | 400 |
| 2016–17 | 3,579 | 2,254 | 63% | 374 |
| 2017–18 | 3,612 | 2,216 | 61.4% | 353 |
| 2018–19 | 3,502 | 2,188 | 62.5% | 400 |
| 2019–20 | 3,463 | 2,150 | 62.1% | 386 |
| 2020–21 | 3,028 | 2,087 | 68.9% | 377 |
| 2021–22 | 2,907 | 2,179 | 75% | 402 |
| 2022–23 | 2,943 | 2,127 | 72.3% | 364 |
| 2023–24 | 3,489 | 2,199 | 63% | 336 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,688 | 1,165 | 69% |
| Men | 1,801 | 1,034 | 57.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 600–720 | 25% |
| SAT Math | 600–710 | |
| ACT Composite | 27–32 | 31% |
How Lawrence University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lawrence University's acceptance rate?
Lawrence University's acceptance rate is 63% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,199 admitted of 3,489 applicants).
Is Lawrence University test optional?
Lawrence University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lawrence University?
Lawrence University received 3,489 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,199.
What SAT score do you need for Lawrence University?
Admitted students at Lawrence University typically scored 600–720 on SAT Reading/Writing and 600–710 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lawrence University getting harder to get into?
Lawrence University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 73% in 2014–15 to 63% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.lawrence.edu/.