Bachelor in Russian Studies (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $60,800..

The Russian Studies programme at Lawrence University emphasizes language acquisition through small classes and individual support. Students engage with Russian literature, history, and culture in both English and Russian. The programme encourages interdisciplinary connections, especially through the Senior Experience. A close-knit department community supports academic and cultural exploration.

Focus areas include Russian literature, Russian history, Russian society, Russian culture, Russian language, Russian film.

The programme requires a major with a total of 36 credits, distributed across language courses, content courses in Russian and English, and the Senior Experience. The credits are for the full major, not a concentration.

Graduates enter careers in education, international relations, translation, cultural programming, and community outreach, often combining Russian with another field of study.

Applicants must submit a completed application, high school transcripts, and standardized test scores if required. Early Decision applicants must apply by November 1 for a December 1 decision. The programme is open to all students regardless of prior language experience.

The programme totals about 36 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 63% of applicants.

Lawrence University brings together a College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and a Conservatory of Music. Students can pursue majors, minors, pre-professional and cooperative programs, as well as interdisciplinary areas. The academic portfolio includes anthropology, art history, biochemistry, biology, business and entrepreneurship, and many instrument programs. Learning may include collaborative research, hands-on experiments, fieldwork, individualized study, studio classes, and performance experiences. Liberal arts courses, musical education, and undergraduate research provide several ways to shape a degree.

Appleton provides the setting for a residential campus in the Fox Cities. Lawrence has 1,500 fellow classmates, and students travel from 50 countries. The surrounding area offers 28 public parks to visit. Campus life includes residence halls, themed communities, apartment-style and group housing, shared spaces, dining facilities, athletics, performances, traditions, wellness resources, and more than 100 student organizations and activities.

International students can meet people through residence halls, ensembles, organizations, athletics, service, and campus events. Housing resources cover move-in dates, room selection, meal plans, accommodations, packing, and shipping to campus. Applicants can use the Lawrence Application, Common Application, or Coalition on Scoir. ACT and SAT scores are optional for admission and scholarship consideration. Conservatory applicants complete additional application and audition requirements. Every student receives an academic scholarship.