Lawrence University

Lawrence University, Appleton, WI

• Combines liberal arts with a first-rate music conservatory

• Beautiful campus situated on a scenic bluff in small city

• One of the first co-ed colleges in the country

• Music is the unifying theme at the school - almost everyone plays it or studies it

• Highly regarded physics department offers 3-2 engineering options with Columbia, Rensselaer and Wash U.

• 81% of classes have fewer than 20 students

• Very accessible professors

• 65% of students participate in research opportunities

• Very collaborative academically

• 13% international students coming from over 45 countries

• Liberal politically but ‘calm’

• 4 year on campus residency is required

• 95% of students receive merit aid - average award is $25,499

• Division III sports

• Small greek system