by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Lawrence U degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Lawrence U measures up.
Lawrence U is ranked #2,286 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Wisconsin, it ranks #47 of 57 for value.
These Lawrence U majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Music Theory & Composition | #75 of 130 |
| Biochemistry | #159 of 237 |
| Music Performance | #159 of 221 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics & Molecular Biology | #178 of 273 |
| Art History | #190 of 276 |
| General Music | #242 of 311 |
| Art Studies | #250 of 292 |
| Music | #271 of 362 |
| Fine & Studio Arts | #377 of 499 |
| Visual & Performing Arts | #532 of 797 |
Read the full Lawrence U value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Lawrence University is ranked #11 out of #62 in Wisconsin for quality and #47 out of #57 for Wisconsin value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Lawrence U financial aid page to be sure.
Lawrence University is ranked #2,286 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Lawrence University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Lawrence U costs about $23,865. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $95,462 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $69,849 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $23,401 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $23,865 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $95,462 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Lawrence U net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Lawrence U degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $279,396 | — | — |
| All Students | $95,462 | #2,286 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $93,604 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $279,396 | — | — |
| All Students | $95,462 | #47 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $93,604 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Lawrence U shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12,025 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,498 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,215 |
| $75K–$110K | $22,712 |
| Over $110K | $32,492 |
About 99% of Lawrence U undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $40,851 per year. Get more details on the Lawrence U financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Lawrence U cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.