Lawrence University

Lawrence University is a private liberal arts college and conservatory of music in Appleton, Wisconsin. Founded in 1847, its first classes were held on November 12, 1849. Lawrence was the second college in the U.S. to be founded as a coeducational institution.

This article is about the college in Wisconsin. For the university in Michigan, see Lawrence Technological University. For the university in Canton, New York, see St. Lawrence University. For the school in Pakistan, see Lawrence College Ghora Gali.
Lawrence University
Former names
  • Lawrence College (1913–1964)
  • Lawrence Institute (1847–1849)
Motto"Light! More Light!"
"Veritas est lux"
Motto in English
"Truth Is Light"
TypePrivate liberal arts college
Established1847 (1847)
Academic affiliations
Endowment$487 million (2021)
PresidentLaurie Carter
Administrative staff
164 faculty
Students1,555 undergraduates (fall 2013)
Location
Appleton
,
Wisconsin
,
United States

44.261°N 88.400°W / 44.261; -88.400
CampusUrban: 84 acres (34 ha)
Björklunden: 425 acres (172 ha)
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division III – Midwest Conference
Websitelawrence.edu
Appleton
Location in Wisconsin
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