Admissions data checked October 9, 2026 by Florida Test Prep.
Lawrence University reports a middle 50% SAT of 1240 to 1420 (enrolled, fall 2024, CDS 2024-25; 21% submitted an SAT). We use 1330 as a first planning target, then adjust it to the student's diagnostic and timeline. It is not an admission requirement or a guarantee.
| Middle 50% SAT | 1240 to 1420 (enrolled, fall 2024, CDS 2024-25; 21% submitted an SAT) |
| Middle 50% ACT | 24 to 31 |
| Acceptance rate | 64% (fall 2024, 3,270 applicants) |
| Testing for 2026-27 | Test-optional |
| Type | Private university |
Source: Lawrence official admissions data. A middle 50% describes the central half of the reported group, not a cutoff.
A small Appleton liberal arts college; 73% of early-decision applicants were admitted the same cycle.
| School | Middle 50% SAT | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin-Madison | 1400 to 1490 | 40.8% |
| Lawrence University | 1240 to 1420 | 64% |
| Beloit College | 1110 to 1400 | 70.4% |
| Marquette University | 1230 to 1360 | 78.0% |
| University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire | 1050 to 1280 | Not reported |
Cohorts differ by school (admitted vs enrolled, and year). See every school with its cohort and source on SAT Scores for Wisconsin Colleges.
Wisconsin has no statewide SAT-cutoff scholarship; its one state merit award, the Academic Excellence Scholarship, goes to the single highest-GPA senior at each high school rather than being tied to a test score, so SAT-linked money in Wisconsin comes from individual university scholarship competitions instead.
The full rules, deadlines and class years are on our Wisconsin SAT prep page.
| College | State | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee, Knoxville | Tennessee | 1280 to 1380 |
| Clemson University | South Carolina | 1250 to 1400 |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | Alabama | 1250 to 1420 |
| University of Georgia | Georgia | 1250 to 1420 |
A score that is competitive at Lawrence lands in the same part of the range at these schools. Cohorts differ by school, so read each page's notes before comparing.
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Find my teen's target scoreThere is no published minimum; the middle half of the reported group scored 1240 to 1420. A score at or above 1420 puts a student in the top quarter of that group. A score near 1240 is within the range, and grades, coursework and the rest of the application still decide the outcome.
Yes. Lawrence lists its policy as: Test-optional. A score inside or above the range can still strengthen an application, and some scholarships and programs use scores separately.
64% (fall 2024, 3,270 applicants). Rates vary by program and residency, so read the overall figure as context, not a personal prediction.
No. A middle 50% is a description of last year's group, not a cutoff in either direction. It tells you where a score is competitive, which is the useful part for planning test dates.
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