Lawrence Technological University
Lawrence Technological University is a private non-profit college or university in Southfield, MI, with about 46 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 60.58% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,760
- 2024 Average Net Price: $32,918 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 55.90% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,668 92.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 60.58%
Lawrence Technological University: what the data shows
Common questions about Lawrence Technological University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lawrence Technological University?
Lawrence Technological University is located in Southfield, MI (ZIP 48075-1058).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Lawrence Technological University public or private?
Lawrence Technological University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Lawrence Technological University cost?
Published tuition: $44,760.
Average net price after aid: $32,918.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $25,980 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $27,036 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $28,082 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $33,632 |
| $110,001+ | $37,492 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $179,040.
How hard is it to get into Lawrence Technological University?
Admission rate: 55.90%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Lawrence Technological University?
Total enrollment: 1,668 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University?
150%-time completion rate: 60.58%.
First-year retention: 78.4%.
What do graduates of Lawrence Technological University earn?
Median earnings: $58,827 six years after entry; $69,151 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
15.50% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lawrence Technological University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (652 completions)
- CIP 040902 (121 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (64 completions)
- CIP 520201 (53 completions)
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering (45 completions)
- Computer Science (39 completions)
- CIP 140801 (25 completions)
- CIP 143501 (21 completions)
- Area Studies (20 completions)
- CIP 149999 (20 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lawrence Technological University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 55.90%; completion rate 60.58%; median earnings $69,151 at 10 years; net price $32,918. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$44,760
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lawrence Technological University was $44,760.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$32,918
2024 Value
In 2024 Lawrence Technological University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,918.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$131,672 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$32,918 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$179,040 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lawrence Technological University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
15.50% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
34.60% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lawrence Technological University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lawrence Technological University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $28,948 | $28,948 | $25,658 |
| 2014 | $30,200 | $30,200 | $26,132 |
| 2015 | $30,300 | $30,300 | $26,876 |
| 2016 | $31,140 | $31,140 | $28,184 |
| 2017 | $32,190 | $32,190 | $27,331 |
| 2018 | $33,570 | $33,570 | $30,001 |
| 2019 | $35,280 | $35,280 | $32,721 |
| 2020 | $36,630 | $36,630 | $33,391 |
| 2021 | $37,680 | $37,680 | $33,780 |
| 2022 | $39,570 | $39,570 | $33,416 |
| 2023 | $41,872 | $41,872 | $33,995 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
55.90% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
92.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lawrence Technological University in 2024 is 1,668 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
78.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.42% 100% Completion Time
60.58% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.42% of students graduating from Lawrence Technological University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lawrence Technological University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$69,151 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.04% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
425.18% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lawrence Technological University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 04.0902: 121 completions
Mechanical Engineering: 64 completions
CIP 52.0201: 53 completions
Electrical & Electronics Engineering: 45 completions
Computer Science: 39 completions
CIP 14.0801: 25 completions
CIP 14.3501: 21 completions
Area Studies: 20 completions
CIP 14.9999: 20 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 652 completions
Most popular programs at Lawrence Technological University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lawrence Technological University graduates.
About
Lawrence Technological University is a private non-profit institution located in Southfield, MI, offering 46 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,668 students. The admission rate is 55.90%. The institution maintains a 60.58% graduation rate. Approximately 15.50% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Southfield, MI 48075-1058
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Lawrence Technological University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lawrence Technological University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $44,760 and average net price is $32,918 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Lawrence Technological University?
The admission rate is 55.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Lawrence Technological University earn?
Median earnings are $58,827 six years after entry and $69,151 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 60.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lawrence Technological University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Lawrence Technological University?
Total enrollment is about 1,668 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lawrence Technological University public or private?
Lawrence Technological University is a private nonprofit institution located in Southfield, MI.
Is Lawrence Technological University an HBCU?
No. Lawrence Technological University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lawrence Technological University a tribal college?
No. Lawrence Technological University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lawrence Technological University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lawrence Technological University does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.6%).
Is Lawrence Technological University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lawrence Technological University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.