ABOUT
A top choice for good reasons
Here at Lawrence, we speak of light often. Light, illumination, brilliance. The concept comes from the motto on our seal: Light! More Light! Veritas est lux. Truth is light.
Lawrence At A Glance
At Lawrence, small brings strong possibilities. Explore a few quick facts about the people, places, and experiences that shape a Lawrence education.
With undergraduate enrollment of around 1,500 students, Lawrence is intentionally small. That scale helps sustain our 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, creating a community where students and professors can truly know one another by their questions, goals, and ambitions.
Your Lawrence experience can take you from our main campus in Appleton to Björklunden in Door County to our London Centre in the United Kingdom. Each location offers something distinct: the energy of a vibrant town, the natural beauty of Björklunden, and the immersive global perspective of London.
Within six months of graduation, 99% of Lawrence graduates are employed or continuing their education. This reflects the strength of a Lawrence education: rigorous academics, close faculty mentorship, and the adaptability to move confidently into careers, graduate school, service, and creative pursuits.
U.S. News & World Report ranks Lawrence No. 32 among Best Value Schools, recognizing the strength of our academic experience in relation to cost. That value shows up in rigorous academics, close faculty mentorship, and preparation for lives of achievement and purpose.
WHAT GUIDES US
lawrentian values
Since 1847, Lawrence has been guided by a commitment to excellence, integrity, and learning that reaches beyond the classroom. Today, those commitments shape how we build a community rooted in belonging, respect, responsibility, and care for the world around us.
Belonging
Lawrence works to create a welcoming community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs can contribute to and benefit from a Lawrence education.
Integrity
We foster a community built on trust, academic integrity, personal responsibility, and honest action inside and beyond the classroom.
Respect
Everyone deserves to live, learn, and work in an environment free from discrimination, intolerance, harassment, and sexual violence.
Sustainability
Lawrence is committed to building a more sustainable future through campus practices, green initiatives, and coursework that connects learning with environmental responsibility.
Campus and Location
Getting to Lawrence Is Easy
Lawrence’s Appleton campus is easy to reach and even easier to explore. Located in the heart of the Fox Valley, the campus is within driving distance of major Midwest cities and just 15 minutes from Appleton International Airport.
- Madison and Milwaukee: about 2 hours
- Chicago: about 3.5 hours
- Iowa City and Minneapolis–St. Paul: about 5.5 hours
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
A Lawrence Education, Recognized
#65
National Liberal Arts Colleges
#32
Best Value Schools
#63
Top Performers on Social Mobility
#59
Best Undergraduate Teaching
Campus Traditions
Traditions That Bring Lawrentians Together
From class colors and The Rock to LUaroo, Lawrence traditions help students find their place in a community that spans generations. These shared experiences connect classmates, alumni, and future Lawrentians, creating memories that last long after graduation.
NEWS
Stories from Lawrence
Discover the people, ideas, and experiences shaping life at Lawrence, from student research to community impact.
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Lawrence University’s Björklunden Announces Prestigious 2026 Award Recipients
Read More: Lawrence University’s Björklunden Announces Prestigious 2026 Award RecipientsLawrence University’s northern campus is located on Lake Michigan in Door County, Wisconsin, just south…
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Lawrence summer music programs bring nearly 80 young musicians to Appleton
Read More: Lawrence summer music programs bring nearly 80 young musicians to AppletonLawrence Summer Music Institute students and faculty members gather for a group photo in Harper…
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Boynton Festival, Saturday, August 22, 2026 Registration now open!
Read More: Boynton Festival, Saturday, August 22, 2026 Registration now open!Join us for a one-of-a-kind day inspired by Björklunden’s renowned seminar experience—where curiosity leads and…
