Lawrence University
Private college and conservatory in Appleton, Wisconsin, US / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 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.
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Motto | "Light! More Light!" "Veritas est lux" |
Motto in English | "Truth Is Light" |
Type | Private liberal arts college |
Established | 1847; 177 years ago (1847) |
Academic affiliations | |
Endowment | $487 million (2021)[1] |
President | Laurie Carter |
Administrative staff | 164 faculty[2] |
Students | 1,555 undergraduates (fall 2013)[2] |
Location | , , United States 44.261°N 88.400°W / 44.261; -88.400 |
Campus | Urban: 84 acres (34 ha) Björklunden: 425 acres (172 ha) |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division III – Midwest Conference |
Website | lawrence |
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