Lawrence Technological University
Southfield, Michigan 48075-1058
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
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Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
53.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.7%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$20,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
12
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Arson
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Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Blue Devils
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.
Source: Wikipedia
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