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Appleton, WI · Milwaukee, WI
| Lawrence University | Milwaukee School of Engineering | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,401/yr | $22,453/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,419/yr | $11,607/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,332/yr | $15,919/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,020/yr | $14,495/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,256/yr | $19,034/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $32,758/yr | $30,292/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,165/yr | $13,984/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,246/yr | $13,984/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $900/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,650/yr | $2,098/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $69,849/yr | $62,648/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $56,982/yr | $50,480/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $56,982/yr | $50,480/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 24% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 56% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 64% | 59% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1200–1420 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1350 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–31 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 23–33 · Math 23–28 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,489 | 6,032 |
| Students accepted | 2,199 | 3,643 |
| Students who enrolled | 336 | 672 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 18% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 25% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 31% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 77% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 87% | 84% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,789/yr | $89,070/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,114–$83,652 | $66,120–$109,311 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 79% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 76% | 69% |
| Black students graduating | 91% | 50% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 76% | 63% |
| Asian students graduating | 76% | 59% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,653/yr | $75,114/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 90% |
| Graduate on time | 57% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 78% | 60% |
| First-gen students who finish | 67% | 58% |
| Low-income students who finish | 50% | 61% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 22% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $48,065/yr | $81,364/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 16% · Psychology 10% | Engineering 70% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 23% of degrees | Engineering — 70% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 10% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Health Professions — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | English Language & Literature — 7% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 2% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | No data reported | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $94,392/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 27% | 79% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,396 | 2,654 |
| Students per professor | 7 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Graduate students | No data reported | 249 |
| Average professor pay | $8,785/mo | $10,194/mo |
| Full-time professors | 84% | 60% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $83,776 | $68,352 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Appleton, WI | Milwaukee, WI |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1847 | 1903 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 11% | 4.8% |
| Men | 48% | 71% |
| Women | 52% | 29% |
| White students | 60% | 67% |
| Black students | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 12% | 11% |
| Asian students | 3.6% | 5.5% |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| Other / not reported | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 17% | 24% |
| Part-time students | 1.3% | 2.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 0.6% | 5.2% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $22,280/yr | $13,879/yr |
| Endowment | $461.2M | $90.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,450 | 1,431 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,153/yr | $7,680/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,685/yr | $4,882/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Trimester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | No | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 23 |
| Student athletes | 442 | 523 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.8M | $3.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.8M | $3.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $91,189 | $58,597 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.