Inside Academics at Lawrence University

The Academic Picture

Whats the point of going to college without academics? Below is an overview of academic life at Lawrence University — the faculty and staff who teach, the majors and fields of study on offer, and the online and distance options available.

Each topic below links to a dedicated page with the full detail:

• Faculty Resources
• Most Popular Majors
• Additional Questions to Ask
• Continue Your Research

Faculty and Teaching

At a student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1, Lawrence University offers far more individual attention than the national average of 15 to 1. Lawrence University employs 82% of its instructors full time, above the national average of 47%.

For a deeper look at tenure, adjuncts and faculty composition, visit the faculty composition page.

Majors and Fields of Study

Students at Lawrence University can choose from 34 majors with reported graduates spanning 16 broad fields of study.

The degree levels available at Lawrence University are shown below:

Ranked by number of graduates, these are the most popular majors at Lawrence University.

See the full majors breakdown on the academic majors report.

More to Consider

Before you decide, here are a few more questions to consider about academics at Lawrence University:

• Need flexibility? Check whether Lawrence University offers the online or summer classes that fit your schedule. Explore online learning.
• Interested in outcomes? Look at how well Lawrence University retains and graduates its students — 87% of full-time freshmen return). See graduation and retention.
• Will a degree land you a job? Ask how many graduates were employed full time a year after finishing.

Explore Further into Lawrence University

Follow the links below for a deeper look at a specific part of academic life:

• Academic Majors at Lawrence University — every major and degree program offered
• Faculty Composition at Lawrence University — the full faculty and class-size breakdown
• Graduation & Retention at Lawrence University — how well the school retains and graduates students
• Distance Learning at Lawrence University — distance-learning enrollment detail
• Accreditation Detail at Lawrence University — the schools accreditation and what it means