Lawrence Technological University — College Profile

About

Lawrence Technological University (LTU) in Southfield, Michigan, is renowned for its "theory and practice" educational philosophy, offering top-tier, hands-on programs within its highly regarded colleges of engineering, architecture and design, and business and information technology. The campus culture is close-knit and collaborative, characterized by small class sizes, active NAIA varsity athletics, and a vibrant array of student-led professional and social organizations. What truly sets LTU apart is its unique Laptops Initiative, which equips every undergraduate with a high-end computer loaded with industry-standard software, combined with its prime location in a major corporate corridor that connects students to exceptional co-op and internship opportunities.

Wikipedia:Lawrence Technological University is a private university in Southfield, Michigan. It was founded in 1932 in Highland Park, Michigan, as the Lawrence Institute of Technology (LIT) by Russell E. Lawrence. The university moved to Southfield in 1955 and has since expanded to 107 acres (43 ha). The campus also includes the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Affleck House in Bloomfield Hills. The university offers associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs through its five colleges.

Location

Southfield, MI, 48075-1058 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

DTW · Detroit

19 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

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Tuition & fees$44,760

Housing & food (on campus)$11,930

Books & supplies$1,818

Cost of attendance$58,166

Average net price$32,918

Same price for all students

Tuition & fees$44,760

Housing & food (on campus)$11,930

Books & supplies$1,818

Cost of attendance$58,166

Average net price$32,918

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · 2023-24

$0–30k

$25,980

$30–48k

$27,036

$48–75k

$28,082

$75–110k

$33,632

$110k+

$37,492

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Merit aid · 2025-26

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$22,221

First-years who got one106

Source: Lawrence Technological University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

62%

Entered 2017–18

Within 4 yrs

30%

Back for yr 2

78%

Transferred

23%

8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students

64% graduated · 25% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 10% left or unknown

Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021

6 yrs after entry$58,827

10 yrs after entry$69,151

Debt

Median at graduation$27,000

Monthly payment$286

Middle 50% owe$8.7k–$31k

90th percentile$42,875

Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (larger programs): 54% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,177 earned 10 yrs after entry.

Admissions

Getting in · applied for fall 2024

Admit rate

56%

Test policy

Not required

Per College Scorecard

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Essay prompts

How much essays count at Lawrence Technological University: Considered (one of four levels: very important · important · considered · not considered)

Source: Lawrence Technological University's Common Data Set for 2025-26 — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures (PDF).

If Lawrence Technological University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body

Gender

Men 66%Women 34%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

11 : 1

Pell grant

16%

First-gen

22%

Family income

$63,637

Independent

16%

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

Race & ethnicity

White

63%

Hispanic

Black

12%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

10%

Unknown

Varsity sports

NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Bowling
Men's · Women's
Cross Country
Men's · Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Ice Hockey
Men's · Women's
Lacrosse
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Men's · Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Indoor)
Men's · Women's
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Men's · Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021

After 6 yrs

$58,827

After 10 yrs

$69,151

Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering65

Architectural Sciences and Technology56

Mechanical Engineering51

Computer Science24

Civil Engineering19

Computer Engineering16

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing16

Computer and Information Sciences, General11

Biomedical/Medical Engineering11

Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering10

Design and Applied Arts10

Interior Architecture9

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General9

Marketing9

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians8

Construction Management8

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$54M

Full-time faculty

37%

Faculty salary

$9,215/mo

Teaching spend

$12,614

per student

Federal loans

35%

Classification

Carnegie type

Master's (larger programs)

Research activity

Research college or university

$8M research spending · 2 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions