Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, MI
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,906
Graduate Enrollment: 599
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 81.07%
Male/Female: 72% / 28% (2017)
First generation college students: 22.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 4.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.9% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 61.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 38.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 23.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 16.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 65.2%
Black: 11.6%
Hispanic: 4.3%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 9.8%
Unknown race: 3.6%
Black: 11.6%
Hispanic: 4.3%
Asian: 2.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 9.8%
Unknown race: 3.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $51,676
In-State tuition: $37,680Out-of-State tuition: $37,680
Estimated books and supplies: $1,598 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,055 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,670 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,055 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,670 (2022)
Average Family Income: $86,086 (2017)
Median Family Income: $63,637 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 20.6%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 45.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $30,111 |
| $30k-48k | $29,847 |
| $48k-75k | $34,728 |
| $75k-110k | $35,686 |
| $110k+ | $35,391 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 21%6-year graduation rate: 56%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $22,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,334 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 81.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 86.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 50.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 59.1% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $66,772 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $76,070 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Interior Architecture. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 54 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Architectural Sciences and Technology. | 38 | $418 | $56,550 ($4,713) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 22 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 21 | $27,000 | $286 | $61,242 ($5,104) | $88,353 ($7,363) |
| Master's Degree | Computer Science. | 7 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Architectural Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 20 | $27,000 | $281 | ||
| Master's Degree | Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 16 | $30,197 | |||
| Master's Degree | Civil Engineering. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Civil Engineering. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Computer Engineering. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering. | 22 | $77,956 ($6,496) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 70 | $27,000 | $286 | $74,147 ($6,179) | $89,324 ($7,444) |
| Master's Degree | Mechanical Engineering. | 26 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Systems Engineering. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Construction Engineering. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Industrial Engineering. | 13 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Manufacturing Engineering. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering, Other. | 30 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 16 | $81,537 ($6,795) | |||
| Master's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 7 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 14 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Engineering-Related Fields. | 19 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 12 | $76,633 ($6,386) | $73,249 ($6,104) | ||
| Master's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 43 | $933 | $96,900 ($8,075) | $105,575 ($8,798) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International Business. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Construction Management. | 8 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Construction Management. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $72,162Full time faculty: 43%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $48,664,872 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $57,917,708 (2022)