C+
Above Average
Score: 54/100
Overall (traditional)
B+
Outcome Rating
80/100 · earnings-weighted

Lawrence Technological University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Southfield, Michigan 48075
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
F
14/100
Resources
C+
61/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
D
38/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,260
Total Enrollment
63%
Graduation Rate
77%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
80%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Lawrence Technological University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$69,151
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$58,827
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
60.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
15.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 89th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MI wage index 0.90). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Lawrence Technological University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Mechanical Engineering$77,321$100,145+9%#37 of 318#35$27,000
Design and Applied Arts—$99,444+93%#2 of 299#2—
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$80,671$97,532-3%#150 of 258#105—
Civil Engineering$77,836$83,291-4%#143 of 233#99—
Computer Science$67,392$82,464-23%#291 of 349#271$27,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$64,298$80,937-13%#110 of 118#96$26,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Lawrence Technological University Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $241,713
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,682/mo — vs ~$816/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 48219 (11.6% cap, Detroit)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $40,672 $40,672
Room $7,340
Board $4,330
Total Cost (On-Campus) $60,454 $60,454

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
19%
Receive Pell Grants
64%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

3,260
Total Students
34%
Women
59%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Hispanic 3%
Black 14%
Asian 5%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 20%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 64%
Hybrid (Some Online) 27%
Fully Online 8%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 59%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lawrence Technological University?
Lawrence Technological University has an acceptance rate of 80%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Lawrence Technological University?
Tuition at Lawrence Technological University is $40,672 for in-state students and $40,672 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University?
The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is 63%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Lawrence Technological University a good school?
Lawrence Technological University has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Lawrence Technological University?
Lawrence Technological University has a total enrollment of 3,260 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology