Lawrence University Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
11%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lawrence University has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 11% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
68.5%(920)
Hispanic
12.9%(173)
African American
4.5%(60)
Asian
6.4%(86)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(6)
Two or More Races
6.0%(80)
Unknown
1.4%(19)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment1,530
International Students11%

Cultural Engagement

Lawrence University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Lawrence University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.8%(700)
Women
54.2%(830)

Gender Statistics

Men700

46% of total enrollment

Women830

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Lawrence University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(15)
18-19
41.8%(590)
20-21
44.0%(621)
22-24
12.5%(176)
25+
0.6%(8)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Lawrence University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 11% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 23% in-state residents, 66% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
23.3%(78)
Out-of-State
65.7%(220)
International
11.0%(37)

Regional Representation

In-State78

23% of student body

Out-of-State220

66% of student body

International37

11% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age