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Lawrence Technological University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan 48075-1058

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for engineering

Lawrence Technological University is a private institution in Southfield with particular strength in engineering and computer science.

A small campus of 1.7K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $69,151 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $33,995.

Established

1932

Motto

Theory and Practice

Mascot

Blue, the Blue Devil

Type

Private university

Conference

National Association of

Division

Division III

Campus Visits

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80%Acceptance

—SAT Avg

1,701Students

11:1Student:Faculty

63%Grad Rate

$69,151Earnings 10yr

$33,995Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lawrence Technological University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,872

Room & Board$11,670

Books & Supplies$1,762

Total Cost of Attendance$54,266

Average Net Price$33,995

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$31,328

$30–48K$29,980

$48–75K$31,375

$75–110K$35,409

$110K+$35,303

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$33,995

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (109)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

1,701

Gender Split

30% / 70%

Women / Men

First Generation

22%

Pell Grant Recipients

17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63%

Black 11%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 3%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 11%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate62.6%

Freshman Retention76.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$58,827

8 Years$66,979

10 Years$69,151

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$47,900

Men

$64,800

Rankings

U.S. News

#53

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blue Devils

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Rankings

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History & Fun Facts

•History In 1932, at the height of the Great Depression, Lawrence Tech's founding president Russell E.
•In 1955, Lawrence Institute of Technology (LIT) moved to a campus in then rural Southfield.
•Since the university was founded as an engineering school, it is fitting that the first building constructed on the Southfield campus was the Engineering building.
•A marker designating the college as a Michigan Historic Site was erected by the Michigan Historical Commission in 1986.
•The inscription reads: Lawrence Tech was chartered in 1932 by the Lawrence brothers, Russell E.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MI state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K

14 mi(24 min)

Clevelandpop. 370K

104 mi(180 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

174 mi(302 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit19 mi

CLE Cleveland103 mi

CMH Columbus172 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA621 mi · ~17h 56m drive

New York, NY493 mi · ~14h 15m drive

Hartford, CT544 mi · ~15h 43m drive

Providence, RI608 mi · ~17h 34m drive

Albany, NY483 mi · ~13h 57m drive

Syracuse, NY362 mi · ~10h 27m drive

Rochester, NY290 mi · ~8h 23m drive

Buffalo, NY224 mi · ~6h 28m drive

Philadelphia, PA455 mi · ~13h 9m drive

Pittsburgh, PA219 mi · ~6h 20m drive

Harrisburg, PA363 mi · ~10h 29m drive

Newark, NJ484 mi · ~13h 59m drive

Washington, DC408 mi · ~11h 47m drive

Baltimore, MD410 mi · ~11h 51m drive

Atlanta, GA606 mi · ~17h 30m drive

Charlotte, NC517 mi · ~14h 56m drive

Raleigh, NC524 mi · ~15h 8m drive

Miami, FL1168 mi · ~33h 45m drive

Orlando, FL969 mi · ~28h drive

Tampa, FL1004 mi · ~29h drive

Nashville, TN475 mi · ~13h 43m drive

New Orleans, LA944 mi · ~27h 16m drive

Richmond, VA459 mi · ~13h 16m drive

Chicago, IL228 mi · ~6h 35m drive

Detroit, MI14 mi · ~24 min drive

Minneapolis, MN529 mi · ~15h 17m drive

St. Louis, MO451 mi · ~13h 2m drive

Kansas City, MO636 mi · ~18h 22m drive

Indianapolis, IN241 mi · ~6h 58m drive

Columbus, OH174 mi · ~5h 2m drive

Cleveland, OH104 mi · ~3h drive

Milwaukee, WI239 mi · ~6h 54m drive

Dallas, TX997 mi · ~28h 48m drive

Houston, TX1106 mi · ~31h 57m drive

Austin, TX1164 mi · ~33h 38m drive

San Antonio, TX1237 mi · ~35h 44m drive

Los Angeles, CA1970 mi · ~56h 55m drive

San Francisco, CA2076 mi · ~59h 58m drive

San Diego, CA1960 mi · ~56h 37m drive

Seattle, WA1920 mi · ~55h 28m drive

Portland, OR1951 mi · ~56h 22m drive

Denver, CO1144 mi · ~33h 3m drive

Phoenix, AZ1679 mi · ~48h 30m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1477 mi · ~42h 40m drive

Honolulu, HI4469 mi · ~129h 6m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Budget

Airport Transit

Detroit (DTW)19 miles

Rental car

29 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

38 min$23-38

Cleveland (CLE)103 miles

Rental car

155 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

206 min$124-206

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award