Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Lawrence University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$55K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$900
=
Sticker Price
$67,824
$55K+$12K+$900=$67,824
Your Family Income
Sticker
$67,824
−
Your Aid
$50,609
=
Net Price
$17,215
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Lawrence University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$67,824
Tuition and Fees
$55,461
Room and Board
$11,838
Books and Supplies
$900
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$43,261
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$24,563
Lawrence University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$12,025
$30–48k
$14,498
$48–75k
$17,215
$75–110k
$22,712
$110k+
$32,492
Understanding Your Aid Package
Lawrence University has a sticker price of $67,824 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $67,824/year
Average aid: $43,261 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$17,215/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$12,025/year
21% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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21%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
17%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$26,000
Range (25th–75th)$12,000 – $31,133
Median Parent PLUS Loans$33,999
Debt Manageability
0.47x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$55,789
vs $50,412 peer avg(+$5,377)
Earnings Growth
+37%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-12,987
10th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$37,114
25th %ile
$83,652
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence University Cost & Financial Aid
Lawrence University's published tuition is $67,824 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $17,215—a difference of $50,609.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $12,025 at Lawrence University. 21% of students receive Pell Grants.
Lawrence University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Lawrence University graduates is $26,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $276 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $32,492 at Lawrence University—still $35,332 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
