Tuition & Fees
Comprehensive Fee Details
The comprehensive fee includes tuition, student activity fee, environmental sustainability fee, housing, and meal plan.
As a residential campus, students are required to choose a housing and meal plan option. Housing charges vary by room type, double or single, and location, on-campus or Fox Commons. Meal plan charges vary by meal plan option.
2026-2027 Academic Year Tuition & Fees
| Cost | Per Term | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $20,469 | $61,407 |
| Fees | $104 | $312 |
| Housing* | $2,349 | $7,047 |
| Meal Plan** | $2,264 | $6,792 |
| Total | $25,186 | $75,558 |
**19 Meal Swipes per Week + $125 Culinary Cash per Term
Link: Comprehensive Fee Details 2026-2027.pdf
Link: Comprehensive Fee Details 2025-2026.pdf
Other Estimated Expense
| Expense | Per Term | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Books, Course Materials, Supplies & Equipment | $250 | $750 |
| Transportation | $150 – $400 | $750 |
| Miscellaneous Personal Expenses* | $400 | $1,200 |
Overload Policy
Tuition covers up to 22 units per term, excluding ensembles. If you enroll in more than 22 units, you will be charged an overload fee. The amount of the overload fee is listed in the Comprehensive Fee Details above.
Link: Learn more about the overload policy
Students officially enrolled in the B.A./B.Mus. double-degree program receive a Double Degree Scholarship equal to 25% of the tuition for each unit above 22 units.
Any overload units beyond 7 units will be charged at the standard overload rate. Unused scholarship credits do not roll over to the next academic year.
December Term
December Term, D-Term, is an optional two-week session of academic enrichment during the break between fall and winter terms.
Link: Find out more information on D-Term fees
Financial Aid for December Term
Need-based grant funding for D-Term is available to degree-seeking students. D-Term grant funding is applied to tuition only and ranges from $950 to $1,000.
To be eligible for a need-based grant, you must be a degree-seeking student enrolled in a D-Term course. Grant eligibility will be based on your FAFSA for the current academic year and the amount will be determined by the Financial Aid Office.
For students who are not eligible for Federal Student Aid, eligibility will be based on documentation of completion of the CSS Profile Application.
To inquire about your eligibility for D-Term grant funding, contact the Financial Aid Office at financial.aid@lawrence.edu or 920-832-6583.
Loans, federal and/or private, can also apply to D-Term. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
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Office of Financial Aid
Campus Location
757 E. College Avenue, Appleton, WI 54911
Mailing Address
SPC 32, 711 East Boldt Way, Appleton, WI 54911
Hours
Academic Year:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Winter & Summer Break:
Monday – Friday, 8am – 4pm
Closed Mondays during the summer from 6/22-8/3
