Lawrence University is a residential liberal arts college and conservatory of music, both devoted exclusively to undergraduate education. It is a supportive academic community of 1,500 intellectually curious, diverse and multi-interested students from nearly every state and 50 countries—all committed to a rigorous and challenging educational experience.Taught by a faculty of 165 professors (95% of whom have earned a PhD or other terminal degree), Lawrence is devoted to "Engaged Learning" as the most effective way to prepare students for lives of personal fulfillment and professional accomplishment. It is a demanding approach to education for students who demand much of themselves. "Engaged Learning" is what characterizes a Lawrence education and distinguishes Lawrentians.Using this engaging approach to learning, Lawrence helps students develop the abilities that are highly valued by employers as well as graduate and professional schools. Among these are the ability solve problems, communicate effectively, work collaboratively and thrive in a rapidly changing world.Lawrence is located adjacent to downtown Appleton, a vibrant community of 73,000 in which the city and the college benefit from one another.