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Lawrence Technological University

Southfield, Michigan·Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above·Great Lakes·ltu.edu
6-yr Graduation
61%
+2.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Total enrollment
3,693
peer median 3,201
Avg net price
$32,918
+$13k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
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Admissions & acceptance rate

First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.

Applied
3,943
3,943 candidates competed
Admitted
2,204
55.9% acceptance rate
Enrolled
392
17.8% yield

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

Overall completion
61%+2.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
4-year graduation
30%
6-year graduation (bachelor’s)
60%
Full-time retention
78%

Pell equity

24.8pp gap
Pell recipients
43%46 of 108
Non-Pell (all)
68%183 of 270
Subsidized loan, no Pell
67%76 of 114
No Federal Aid
69%107 of 156

Non-Pell students graduate at a 24.8-point higher rate than Pell recipients.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

Of 86 Title IV programs, 8 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 78 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
86
Passing
8
9.3% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

86programs
  • Passing8 · 9.3%
  • No Data78 · 90.7%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
8
No data
78

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Earnings premium gap

Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.

8
Architectural Sciences and Technology
Master's Degree · Architecture And Related Services
+33.8%
$74,672 vs $55,818
Business Administration Management and Operations
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+117.5%
$126,179 vs $58,014
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Bachelor Degree · Engineering
+145.3%
$80,937 vs $32,989
Computer Science
Bachelor Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
+150.0%
$82,464 vs $32,989
Civil Engineering
Bachelor Degree · Engineering
+152.5%
$83,291 vs $32,989
Electrical Electronics and Communications Engineering
Bachelor Degree · Engineering
+195.7%
$97,532 vs $32,989
Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+201.4%
$99,444 vs $32,989
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor Degree · Engineering
+203.6%
$100,145 vs $32,989

Debt vs earnings

Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.

6
Architectural Sciences and Technology
Master's Degree · Architecture And Related Services
53%
$39,612 debt · $74,672 earn
Business Administration Management and Operations
Master's Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
46%
$57,796 debt · $126,179 earn
Computer Science
Bachelor Degree · Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
33%
$27,000 debt · $82,464 earn
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Bachelor Degree · Engineering
33%
$26,375 debt · $80,937 earn
Electrical Electronics and Communications Engineering
Bachelor Degree · Engineering
27%
$26,593 debt · $97,532 earn
Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor Degree · Engineering
27%
$26,674 debt · $100,145 earn

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Higher Learning Commission

Accredited since 1967Next review Aug 2031

Programmatic accreditations · 2

Action history · 2

  1. Dec 2020Renewal of Accreditation
    Higher Learning Commission
  2. Aug 2014Change in Agency recognition
    National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation · Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$25,980
$30–48k$27,036
$48–75k$28,082
$75–110k$33,632
$110k+$37,492

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$32,918
+$13,091vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs median $19,827
Federal loans
34.6%
In-state tuition
$44,760
Out-of-state
$44,760

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

In AY 2024–25, 526 students received $2.9M in Pell grants, alongside $22.4M in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
526
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$2.9M
$2,949,193 total
Direct Loans
$22.4M
1,963 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

0k
20
0k
21
0k
22
0k
23
1k
24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Subsidized$2.7M
631 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$2.4M
673 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$5.1M
236 loan awards
Parent PLUS$9.0M
326 loan awards
Grad PLUS$3.2M
97 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Of 462 borrowers who entered repayment, 4 (0.8%) defaulted within three years below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.8%
-1.5pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
462
Defaulted
4
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
5.3%
2017
5.6%
2018
4.2%
2019
0.8%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at Lawrence Technological

Top program areas ranked by completions.

Distinct CIP programs74
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

738 total completions
01Engineering
25935.1%
02Architecture
13718.6%
03Computer Sciences
10614.4%
04Business
8811.9%
05Health Professions
516.9%
06Visual/Performing Arts
364.9%
07Engineering Tech
233.1%
08Communication
162.2%
09Liberal Arts
131.8%
10Psychology
91.2%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

Fall total
3,693
12-mo unduplicated
4,126
Undergraduate
2,872
Graduate
1,254

Gender split

Men
64%2,623
Women
36%1,503

Race / ethnicity composition

White
62.8%
Black
11.6%
Non-resident
10.2%
Hispanic
4.6%
Unknown
4.4%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Athletics & Title IX gender equity

How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.

Athletes
570
406 M · 164 W
Women athletes
28.8%
Athletic aid
$6.5M
Total student aid
Budget
$12.8M
Total expenses

Men vs women · spending splits

Athletic student aid
$4.6M
$1.9M
Recruiting expense
$68K
$28K
Head-coach salaries
$45K
$35K
Men Women

Sport-by-sport · 14

Football
105 M ·
$2.5M
Soccer
54 M · 36 W
$1.5M
Ice Hockey
54 M · 14 W
$649K
Basketball
34 M · 15 W
$985K
Baseball
45 M ·
$979K
Volleyball
18 M · 25 W
$858K

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.23
4 offenses · 3,260 students

3-year trend

0.682 yrs ago3.711 yr ago1.23Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
17
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
8
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
2
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

Motor vehicle theft
3
Aggravated assault
1

By location

4total
  • On campus3
  • Public property1

VAWA offenses

0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
4
Stalking
4 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

Hate crimes by bias

  • Religion1

Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons10
Drugs08
Liquor037

Residence-hall fires

No residence-hall fires reported.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student-faculty ratio

Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

Student-to-faculty
11.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
121

Lawrence Technological vs Peer comparison

The peer institutions Lawrence Technological selected for federal comparison reporting.

GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
This institutionPeer median

A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

Carnegie
SubjectLawrence Technological University
61%3,693$32,918Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
63%51.5%2,441$19,353Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
55%97.8%4,815$17,707Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
63%77.8%1,695$20,301Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
57%84.3%3,485$10,970Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
50%95.2%2,917$22,313Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Peer group median59%84.3%3,201$19,827

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Lawrence Technological Institutional Research office

The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

Office
Office of Institutional Research
Reports to Office of the Provost
Email
IR [at] ltu.edu
Phone
248-204-2406
Address
21000 West Ten Mile Road, Southfield, MI, 48075-1058

The Office of Institutional Research collects, analyzes and reports accurate and timely information in support of the University’s mission, decision-making and strategic planning process. The IR Office also responds to requests for institutional data from local and federal agencies and other external organizations.

Visit IR office page
Team
3 members
  • Paul Kaseta
    Senior Data and Applications Analyst
  • Bhagya Sree Agravaram Saravana
    Data and Applications Analyst
  • Noreen Ferguson
    Director of Institutional Research and Academic Planning

Common Data Set

Lawrence Technological's own annual Common Data Set: the most detailed self-reported reference for selectivity, cost, outcomes, and the student body.

Acceptance rate
74.1%
Accessible
Yield
17.8%
of admitted students enroll
Total enrollment
3,693
2,579 UG · 1,114 grad
6-yr graduation rate
63%
First-year retention
78%
Student–faculty ratio
11 to 1
01

Selectivity & Admissions

Admissions funnel

C1
Applied
2,980
Admitted
2,206
Enrolled
392

2,980 applied → 2,206 admitted (74.1%) → 392 enrolled.

Selectivity

C1
Acceptance rate
74.1%

Accessible — 74.1% acceptance rate.

Admit rate by gender

C1
Men74.1%
Women74.2%

Admit rates are similar across genders (Men 74.1%, Women 74.2%).

SAT range (middle 50%)

C9
25th
1010
Median
1140
75th
1220

Middle 50% SAT 1010–1220 (median 1140).

What matters in admission

C7
Very Important2
Rigor of secondary school recordAcademic GPA
Important2
Standardized test scoresApplication Essay
Considered13
Class rankRecommendationInterviewExtracurricular activitiesTalent/abilityCharacter/personal qualitiesFirst generationAlumni/ae relationGeographical residenceState residencyVolunteer workWork experienceLevel of applicant’s interest
Not Considered1
Religious affiliation/commitment

Relative importance of each admission factor.

02

Affordability & Value

Cost of attendance

G
Total$60,197
Tuition
$43,44072%
Fees
$2,4004%
Room & board
$12,48421%
Books
$1,8733%

Total sticker cost of attendance is $60,197 (2024-2025).

03

Outcomes & Equity

Graduation & retention

B
6-yr grad rate
63%
Retention
78%

6-year graduation rate 63%; first-year retention 78%.

Equity: Pell graduation gap

B4
All students63%
Pell recipients48%

Pell-grant recipients graduate 15 pts below the overall rate (48% vs 63%).

04

Academic Experience

Class-size distribution

I3
2-9 students198
10-19 students275
20-29 students85
30-39 students9
40-49 students1
50-99 students6
100+ students3

82% of classes have under 20 students; 2% have 50+.

Faculty profile

I
Student–faculty ratio
11 to 1
Faculty with terminal degree
37%
Women faculty
31%

Key faculty indicators.

Degrees by discipline

J
Engineering48%
Architecture15.9%
Business/marketing7.3%
Computer and information sciences7%
Visual and performing arts7%
Communication/journalism3.4%
Communication technologies3.4%
Engineering technologies3.1%

STEM-dominant: ~58% of bachelor's degrees are in computing, engineering, math & sciences.

05

Student Body & Diversity

Undergraduate race/ethnicity

B2
White, non-Hispanic51.8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic20.9%
Nonresidents8.6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown6.7%
Asian, non-Hispanic5.7%
Hispanic/Latino3.5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic2.2%
American Indian or Alaskan Native, non-Hispanic0.4%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic0.2%

Undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity.

International students

B2
International UG
221
Share
9%

9% of undergraduates are international (nonresident).

Undergrad vs graduate

B1
Undergraduate
2,57970%
Graduate
1,11430%

2,579 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students.

06

Transfer Path

Transfer admissions

D1
Applied
315
Admitted
176
Enrolled
80

315 transfer applicants → 176 admitted (55.9%) → 80 enrolled — more selective than first-year admission.

Source publications

Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Technological University

Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Lawrence Technological.

What is the graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University?

Lawrence Technological University reports a 6-year graduation rate of 61% per the latest IPEDS.

How many students attend Lawrence Technological University?

Lawrence Technological University reports a total enrollment of 3,693 students per the latest IPEDS.

What is the average net price at Lawrence Technological University?

The average net price at Lawrence Technological University is $32,918 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

What is the yield rate at Lawrence Technological University?

Lawrence Technological University's yield rate is 17.8%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.

Where is Lawrence Technological University located?

Lawrence Technological University is located in Southfield, Michigan 48075-1058.

Who runs Institutional Research at Lawrence Technological University?

Lawrence Technological University's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research, which reports to Office of the Provost.

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.

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