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Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University

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:

  • College of Architecture and Design
  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Engineering
  • College of Management

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.

Overview of Lawrence Technological University

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering, computer science and engineering, engineering technician, and architecture and planning.

Lawrence Technological University Selectivity

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.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

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.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University
21000 West Ten Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075-1058
General Phone: (248) 204-4000
http://www.ltu.edu

Lawrence Technological University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering289mechanical engineering, civil engineering, engineering management, electrical engineering, various engineering courses, manufacturing engineering, construction engineering
Business And Management230business management, operations management, small business operations, non-profit management
Architecture And Planning166architecture, interior architecture, environmental design
Computer Science And Engineering122information science, computer science, information technology, computer engineering, computer engineering courses
Engineering Technician74engineering technology, manufacturing tech, mechanical engineering tech, industrial tech, electronics tech, construction engineering tech
Education And Teaching28science teaching, instructional media design
Design6illustration
Media6communications tech
Office And Administration5office management
Science5physics, chemistry, chemistry courses, physics courses
Liberal Arts4general studies, humanities
Therapy And Counseling3psychology
Real Estate And Construction Management3construction management
Mathematics2mathematics and computer science, mathematics
Science And Laboratory Technician0chemical tech

Number of programs and degrees for Lawrence Technological University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree45524
Master's degree43515
Associate's degree196
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years172
Postbaccalaureate certificate92
Doctor's degree82

Student Body

In 2007, Lawrence Technological University had a total enrollment of 4,570 students (2,765 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men74%
Women26%
Full-Time94%
Part-Time6%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate64%
Graduate36%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White52%
Black10%
Hispanic1%
Asian4%
American Indian0%
Unknown17%
(Foreign Students)15%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1917%
20-2117%
22-2420%
25-2918%
30-348%
35-397%
40-498%
50-643%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Michigan93%
State unknown2%
Indiana1%
Ohio1%
New Jersey1%

Lawrence Technological University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time81 %
Part-Time38 %

Lawrence Technological University Room and Board (2007)

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.

Lawrence Technological University Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,42093866%32835%
Men1,03569367%24435%
Women38524564%8434%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal510610
SAT Math460630
SAT Writing450560
ACT Verbal1826
ACT Math2027
ACT Composite2026

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT8%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT89%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Lawrence Technological University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Lawrence Technological University has a tenure system for faculty.

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Tenured5119
Non-tenured, but on tenure track157
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2211

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year5$127,4973$126,707
Associate professorcalendar year4$91,3532*
Lecturercalendar year3$109,4191*
No academic rankcalendar year4$98,6800*
All faculty totalcalendar year16$107,8676$99,875

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year17$73,3843$76,977
Associate professoracademic year26$66,18011$64,375
Assistant professoracademic year12$61,6377$56,897
Lectureracademic year15$65,6217$53,476
No academic rankacademic year2*3$45,000
All faculty totalacademic year72$66,59931$59,570

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Lawrence Technological University Degree Programs (2007)

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

DESIGN
Illustration

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General

Lawrence Technological University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lawrence Technological University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in architecture and planning
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Lawrence Technological University % of degrees in architecture and planning
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Lawrence Technological University % of degrees in engineering
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%Lawrence Technological University Male % of student body
% of degrees in computer science and engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Lawrence Technological University % of degrees in computer science and engineering
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Lawrence Technological University % of degrees in engineering technician
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Lawrence Technological University Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Lawrence Technological University Number of students
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Lawrence Technological University Number of degree programs
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Lawrence Technological University % of freshmen enrolled part-time
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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