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The campus of Lawrence Technological University is in Southfield, Michigan, 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. Getting into the school is challenging; it only admitted 52% of those who applied in 2005. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 470 and 640.
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 2005, the school had 4,080 students enrolled (2,525 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 W Ten Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48075-1058
General Phone: (248) 204-4000
Admissions Phone: (248) 204-3160
Financial Aid Phone: (248) 204-2120
http://www.ltu.edu
Lawrence Technological University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 221 | mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, civil engineering, manufacturing engineering, engineering management, various engineering courses, construction engineering |
| Business And Management | 215 | business management, operations management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 166 | information science, computer science, computer engineering, information technology, computer engineering courses |
| Architecture And Planning | 160 | architecture, interior architecture |
| Engineering Technician | 95 | engineering technology, manufacturing tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech |
| Education And Teaching | 14 | science teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | general studies, humanities |
| Science | 9 | chemistry, physics, physics courses, chemistry courses |
| Design | 5 | illustration |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Media | 4 | communications tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 1 | psychology |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 1 | chemical tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Lawrence Technological University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 435 | 22 |
| Master's degree | 434 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 36 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Lawrence Technological University had a total enrollment of 4,080 students (2,525 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 74% |
| Women | 26% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 62% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 14% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 96% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
Lawrence Technological University offers campus housing for 516 of its 2,525 (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 | 998 | 521 | 52% | 372 | 71% |
| Men | 727 | 387 | 53% | 274 | 71% |
| Women | 271 | 134 | 49% | 98 | 73% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 640 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (248) 204-3160
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,394 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,394 |
| Room and board | $ 7,227 |
| Room charge | $ 5,286 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,941 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,157 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,383 |
Financial Aid:
Lawrence Technological University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 227900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (248) 204-2120
Lawrence Technological University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 7 | $102,007 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $89,391 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 3 | $136,102 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 16 | $101,913 | 3 | $96,894 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $71,830 | 3 | $72,918 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $63,275 | 8 | $63,511 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $56,519 | 6 | $57,699 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 16 | $62,421 | 6 | $53,379 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 73 | $63,994 | 23 | $60,579 |
*: 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)
Interior Architecture
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Engineering, Other
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
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
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 3% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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