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A top choice for good reasons

Here at �鶹ӰԺ, 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.

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�鶹ӰԺ At A Glance

At �鶹ӰԺ, small brings strong possibilities. Explore a few quick facts about the people, places, and experiences that shape a �鶹ӰԺ education.

With undergraduate enrollment of around 1,500 students, �鶹ӰԺ 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 �鶹ӰԺ 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 �鶹ӰԺ graduates are employed or continuing their education. This reflects the strength of a �鶹ӰԺ 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 �鶹ӰԺ 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, �鶹ӰԺ 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

�鶹ӰԺ works to create a welcoming community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs can contribute to and benefit from a �鶹ӰԺ 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

�鶹ӰԺ is committed to building a more sustainable future through campus practices, green initiatives, and coursework that connects learning with environmental responsibility.

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Campus and Location

Getting to �鶹ӰԺ is Easy

�鶹ӰԺ’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

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AWARDS & RECOGNITION

A �鶹ӰԺ Education, Recognized

Small Private University in Wisconsin

#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, �鶹ӰԺ 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.

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