Lawrence Technological University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Lawrence Technological University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,970 students enrolled. This school was established in 1932 and is one of the 3 schools located in Southfield, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

At Lawrence Technological University you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
72
Lawrence Technological University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 72 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Architecture, Construction, Computer Science, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Lawrence Technological University is fair at 70% (close to Michigan average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
70%
Fair
The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is average: 64%. Roughly 31% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Lawrence Technological University is good -- 11:1. Find out more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is extremely high - about $38,400 a year. The additional fees at Lawrence Technological University (not included in tuition costs) are around $1,200; this comes to $39,600 per year.

Read the details about Lawrence Technological University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
82%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 2,537 applications were submitted and 2,078 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

The school might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Lawrence Technological University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$7,300
High
Lawrence Technological University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lawrence Technological University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Lawrence Technological University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,000 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is a bit high, about $7,300 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Lawrence Technological University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Lawrence Technological University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lawrence Technological University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lawrence Technological University
21000 West Ten Mile Road
Southfield, Michigan
48075-1058, USA
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