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Lawrence Technological University, also known as LTU, is a private university located in Southfield, Michigan. The university was originally established in 1932 in Highland Park by the Lawrence brothers as the Lawrence Institute of Technology. It was renamed in 1989. The university offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in diverse areas of study. It is organized into the following academic divisions:
LTU’s fields several men’s and women’s sports team which are nicknamed as the Blue Devils. The campus is home to several student clubs and organizations for the overall development of the students.
The campus of Lawrence Technological University is in Southfield, MI, which is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Lawrence Technological University include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and architecture and planning.
Admission at Lawrence Technological University is selective, not open to all who apply.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Lawrence Technological University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 4,570 students enrolled (3,098 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at Lawrence Technological University are male.
A lot of students at the school attend part-time.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lawrence Technological University develops leaders through innovative and agile programs embracing theory and practice."
More complete details are provided below.
Lawrence Technological University
21000 West Ten Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075-1058
General Phone: (248) 204-4000
http://www.ltu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 297 | business management, small business operations, operations management, international business, non-profit management, organizational behavior |
| Engineering | 264 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering management, civil engineering, various engineering courses, manufacturing engineering, construction engineering, biomedical engineering |
| Architecture and Planning | 164 | architecture, interior architecture, environmental design |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 117 | computer science, information technology, information science, computer engineering courses, computer engineering |
| Engineering Technician | 81 | engineering technology, manufacturing tech, construction engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, industrial tech |
| Education and Teaching | 21 | science teaching, instructional media design |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 11 | construction management |
| Design | 8 | illustration, interior design |
| Science | 5 | physics, chemistry, physics courses, chemistry courses |
| Media | 5 | communications tech |
| Office and Administration | 4 | office management |
| Therapy and Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | general studies, humanities |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lawrence Technological University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 472 | 17 |
| Bachelor's degree | 425 | 25 |
| Associate's degree | 38 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 28 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 15 | 3 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Lawrence Technological University had a total enrollment of 4,570 students (3,098 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 82% |
| Women | 18% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 63% |
| Graduate | 37% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 9% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 18% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 93% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
Lawrence Technological University offers campus housing for 514 of its 3,098 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Southfield, Michigan for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Michigan Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,585 | 957 | 60% | 337 | 35% |
| Men | 1,195 | 721 | 60% | 275 | 38% |
| Women | 390 | 236 | 61% | 62 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 69% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,979 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,979 |
| Room and board | $ 8,071 |
| Room charge | $ 5,417 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,654 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,270 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,715 |
Financial Aid:
Lawrence Technological University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 227900)
Lawrence Technological University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 8 | $116,118 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $93,871 | 3 | $75,178 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 6 | $88,386 | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $91,275 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 22 | $100,111 | 6 | $94,462 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $69,383 | 3 | $79,877 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $69,228 | 9 | $69,559 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $59,178 | 7 | $58,100 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 7 | $69,143 | 8 | $51,857 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 7 | $60,286 | 5 | $53,192 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 69 | $66,454 | 32 | $61,037 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
Environmental Design/Architecture
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
Organizational Behavior Studies
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
DESIGN
Illustration
Interior Design
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Construction Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering, Other
Engineering/Industrial Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communications Technology/Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Construction Management
SCIENCE
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Chemical Technology/Technician
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lawrence Technological University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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