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. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 510. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 630.
Lawrence Technological University has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007, Lawrence Technological University had 4,570 students enrolled (2,765 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.
A lot of students at Lawrence Technological University 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] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 289 | mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering management, electrical engineering, various engineering courses, manufacturing engineering, construction engineering |
| Business And Management | 230 | business management, operations management, small business operations, non-profit management |
| Architecture And Planning | 166 | architecture, interior architecture, environmental design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 122 | information science, computer science, information technology, computer engineering, computer engineering courses |
| Engineering Technician | 74 | engineering technology, manufacturing tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech |
| Education And Teaching | 28 | science teaching, instructional media design |
| Design | 6 | illustration |
| Media | 6 | communications tech |
| Office And Administration | 5 | office management |
| Science | 5 | physics, chemistry, chemistry courses, physics courses |
| Liberal Arts | 4 | general studies, humanities |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | psychology |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 3 | construction management |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lawrence Technological University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 455 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 435 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 9 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 8 | 2 |
In 2007, Lawrence Technological University had a total enrollment of 4,570 students (2,765 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 74% |
| Women | 26% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 52% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 17% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
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 510 of its 2,765 (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 | 1,420 | 938 | 66% | 328 | 35% |
| Men | 1,035 | 693 | 67% | 244 | 35% |
| Women | 385 | 245 | 64% | 84 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 510 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 630 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 27 |
| 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 | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 89% |
| 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 | $ 20,496 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,496 |
| Room and board | $ 7,872 |
| Room charge | $ 5,292 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,580 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,235 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,612 |
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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 7 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 22 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 5 | $127,497 | 3 | $126,707 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $91,353 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 3 | $109,419 | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $98,680 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $107,867 | 6 | $99,875 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $73,384 | 3 | $76,977 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $66,180 | 11 | $64,375 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $61,637 | 7 | $56,897 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 15 | $65,621 | 7 | $53,476 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $45,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $66,599 | 31 | $59,570 |
*: 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
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Lawrence Technological University.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Lawrence Technological University with government-defined occupation categories)
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Lawrence Technological University(What are QuickSchools?)
Architecture And Planning
Computer Science And Engineering
|
|||||
|
|||||||
|
||||
|
||||
|
|||||
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © 2004-2009, Moving Traffic, Inc. All Rights Reserved.