ABOUT
A top choice for good reasons
Here at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, 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.
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ At A Glance
At Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, small brings strong possibilities. Explore a few quick facts about the people, places, and experiences that shape a Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ education.
With undergraduate enrollment of around 1,500 students, Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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 Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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 Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ graduates are employed or continuing their education. This reflects the strength of a Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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 Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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, Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ works to create a welcoming community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and beliefs can contribute to and benefit from a Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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 Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Is Easy
Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’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 Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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, Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ 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 Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ
Discover the people, ideas, and experiences shaping life at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ, from student research to community impact.
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Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Community Makes Music Across Appleton During Mile of MusicÂ
Read More: Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ Community Makes Music Across Appleton During Mile of MusicÂFor four days, downtown Appleton became a stage as Mile of Music returned with hundreds…
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Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s Banta BowlÂ
Read More: Menasha School District to host 5 home Football Games at Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ÊÓƵ’s Banta BowlÂWhen news spread that a tornado had torn through the Fox Cities on July 27,…
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Finding Their Flight Path: Students Explore Careers in Aviation
Read More: Finding Their Flight Path: Students Explore Careers in AviationFor one week this summer, a group of aspiring aviators traded the classroom for airport…
