Lawrence Technological University is a private, personally focused university providing students a rigorous, high-quality education–an education that pays off. The Brookings Institution ranks Lawrence Technological University fifth among U.S. colleges and universities for boosting graduates' earning potential. Payscale.com reports that salaries of LTU bachelor's graduates are in the top 11 percent nationally. Some 84 percent of students are employed or registered for graduate school by the date of their graduation, nearly double the national average.
The University, including its graduate programs, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition to its ranking by the Princeton Review, LTU placed in the top tier of U.S. News and World Report's 2021 America's Best Colleges rankings. Among other distinctions are Best Value Schools, Best Regional University in the Midwest, Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs, Top Schools for Game Design, and the designation as a Military Friendly School by G.I. Jobs.
LTU's student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Most undergraduate classes have 19 or fewer students, and less than 1 percent of the classes enroll more than 50. More than 1000 students live in University Housing. Women make up 31 percent of the student body, and 37 states and 50 nations are represented on campus.
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Southfield, MI 48075-1058
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Field House
Engineering Lounge and labs
College of Architecture and Design
East Hall
Comerica Park (Detroit Tigers)
Detroit Institute of Arts
Somerset/Twelve Oaks Mall
Downtown Rochester
Ford Field (Detroit Lions), Little Caesers Arena (Detroit Red Wings), DTE (Pine Knob ski resort and music theatre), Great Lakes Crossing (shopping Mall)
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Admissions decisions are based on a student's recalculated GPA, ACT/SAT scores, essay, and letters of recommendation. Strong emphasis is placed on grade trends as well as the strength of the curriculum and rigor of a student's senior schedule. A portfolio is required for art and design majors.
Lawrence Tech's ACT code is 2020 and SAT is 1399. Required high school courses vary with the curriculum, and LTU offers a number of basic studies courses designed to augment incoming students' backgrounds if deficiencies exist.
Programs start in August and January, and an optional summer semester begins in May. Entry in the fall semester is advised but not required. Students must submit transcripts from all schools attended, along with a nonrefundable $30 application fee. Students may also fill out a brief survey and apply free at ltu.edu/applyfree. See our campus video at ltu.edu/StudentStories. To learn more, visit ltu.edu or contact:
Lawrence Technological University
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21000 West Ten Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48075-1058
800.225.5588 or 248.204.3160
admissions@ltu.edu
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Theory and Practice
LTU provides students the tools they need to compete and succeed within their chosen profession. Whether inside or outside of the classroom, the University's theory and practice approach to learning provides opportunities to combine practical knowledge with real-world applications.
Lawrence Tech is the recipient of numerous grants and awards for the development and implementation of innovative materials and practices that are expected to double the lifespan of concrete bridges and highways, and provide armor protection for soldiers.
Student engineering teams design, build, and race electric, Supermileage, Baja, and Formula-style vehicles. Students also compete in bridge building and assembling and designing zero energy homes, airplanes, robots, and concrete canoes and toboggans.
Majors and Degrees Offered
LTU is a 3,000-student university offering over 100 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in Colleges of Architecture and Design, Arts and Sciences, Business and Information Technology, and Engineering. It is also one of only 13 private, technological, comprehensive doctoral universities in the U.S. Most programs are available days or evenings; many are offered on weekends and online. Dual majors and customized degree programs combining either associate and bachelor's programs or bachelor's and master's programs also are available. Pre-professional preparation includes pre-dental, pre-law, and pre-medical programs, as well as a post-baccalaureate certificate in premedical studies.
LTU's College of Architecture and Design offers bachelor's degrees in architecture, game design, graphic design, industrial design, interior design, and transportation design. Lawrence Tech remains among the largest colleges of architecture and design in the nation.
LTU's College of Arts and Sciences offers bachelor's degrees in chemical biology, chemistry, computer science (business software development, game software development, scientific software development, and software engineering), environmental chemistry, mathematical sciences, mathematics and computer science, media communication, molecular and cell biology, nursing, physics, physics and computer science, psychology (clinical, general and applied, industrial/organizational, and pre-medical/biobehavioral), technological humanities.
Accredited by AACSB International, LTU's College of Business and Information Technology offers undergraduate degrees in business administration (accounting, finance, general business, information technology, and marketing) and information technology.
Bachelor's degrees offered by LTU's College of Engineering are audio engineering technology, biomedical engineering, civil engineering, computer engineering, construction engineering technology and management, electrical engineering (computer engineering, electronics engineering, and power engineering), embedded software engineering, industrial engineering, mechanical and manufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering (aeronautical, alternative energy, automotive, manufacturing, nanoscience and nanotechnology, solid mechanics, and thermal fluids), and robotics engineering. A direct-entry master's degree in architectural engineering, combining bachelor's and master's programs, is also offered.
Minors include aeronautical engineering, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, energy engineering, English, general sciences, history, mathematics, media communication, military sciences and leadership (ROTC), nanoscience and nanotechnology, philosophy, physics, psychology, and technical and professional communication.
Associate degrees are offered in general studies, and radio and television broadcasting.
Undergraduate certificates can be earned in building information modeling, computer science, design thinking, electrical power systems, embedded systems, entrepreneurial engineering, entrepreneurial skills, industrial/organizational psychology, technical and professional communication, and television and video production.
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ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES.
Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology.
Architectural Technology/Technician.
Architecture and Related Services, Other.
Architecture.
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Environmental Design/Architecture.
Interior Architecture.
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BASIC SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENTAL/REMEDIAL EDUCATION.
Second Language Learning.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biochemistry.
Molecular Biology.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Business/Commerce, General.
Construction Management.
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.
Finance, General.
Information Resources Management.
Management Science.
Marketing Research.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
Office Management and Supervision.
Operations Management and Supervision.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
Radio and Television.
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other.
Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
Sports Communication.
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COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects.
Communications Technology/Technician.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
Computer Science.
Information Science/Studies.
Information Technology.
Modeling, Virtual Environments and Simulation.
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EDUCATION.
Educational/Instructional Technology.
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician.
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician.
Engineering Technology, General.
Engineering/Industrial Management.
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
Telecommunications Technology/Technician.
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ENGINEERING.
Architectural Engineering.
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
Civil Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, General.
Computer Engineering, Other.
Computer Software Engineering.
Construction Engineering.
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Engineering, General.
Engineering, Other.
Industrial Engineering.
Manufacturing Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering.
Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering.
Systems Engineering.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Medical Informatics.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES.
Honors/Regents High School/Secondary Diploma Program.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Wildland/Forest Firefighting and Investigation.
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
General Studies.
Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Behavioral Sciences.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Environmental Chemistry.
Physics, General.
Physics, Other.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
Psychology, General.
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
Chemical Technology/Technician.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Industrial and Product Design.
Interior Design.
Students Say
Professors at LTU "are extremely flexible and truly do want to help you and see you succeed," which can be seen in their willingness "to accommodate special situations." They are also "clearly knowledgeable in their fields and do their best to share that experience with students," running application-based courses with the most "up-to-date labs and tools" that are centered around "creating problems and processes to outline the everchanging industry standards and practices." One student says: "In my computer networks class the professor brought in material to create our own Ethernet cords." Students feel they leave with a lot of experience, thanks to instructors frequently bringing in "guests from popular companies to explain how our work is tied to real life work scenarios" and working to show "the application of the theory you learned in class."
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Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Tuition for all undergrads includes being provided a laptop with all required software. The 2022-23 tuition for students majoring in arts and sciences is $1020 per credit hour for basic studies courses. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors in arts and sciences, and business and information technology pay $1245 per credit hour. In architecture and design, tuition for freshmen and sophomores is $1230; for juniors and seniors, it is $1305 per credit hour. Tuition for engineering majors is $1275 per credit hour for freshmen, and $1305 per for sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
A normal course load is 12-17 credit hours per semester. The undergraduate registration fee is $200 each semester. International students on temporary visas must have sufficient funds to pay for an entire year of tuition, room and board, and books at the time of first registration. Additional fees for specific labs and studio courses vary.
Room costs vary, but average $7,260 per year. Meal plans are $3,480, per year, with a variety of options.
Financial Aid
Over 74 percent of students receive financial assistance and the University awards more than $42 million in scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study funds each academic year. The average annual, need-based financial aid package is $25,515. Many privately funded scholarships are awarded to qualified students, based on need and/or scholastic performance. Part-time employment is available at the University on a first-come, first-served basis for full-time students. Student loans are also available from a variety of sources—state, federal, and private. Prospective students are urged to contact the Office of Financial Aid for information on deadlines and requirements for eligibility (www.ltu.edu/financial_aid).
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More than 60 student clubs and organizations, including fraternities, sororities, honor societies, and student chapters of professional groups are active on campus and sponsor a variety of activities during the year. The Student Government sponsors and supports a variety of campus activities.
LTU features NAIA, ACHA, and USBC varsity and junior varsity athletics in men's and women's sports such as basketball, soccer, lacrosse, ice hockey, and tennis; as well as women's softball, and men's baseball and football. Students can also show their Blue Devil spirit on LTU's marching band and dance team. Intramural leagues and tournaments are active in 30 sports. Club sports include lacrosse, mixed martial arts, and biking. LTU's Don Ridler Field House is open to all students and features a fitness track, gymnasium, racquetball courts, game room, saunas, and weight and conditioning room.
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Location
The University is situated in Southfield, a dynamic suburb in Oakland County, Michigan. Hundreds of Fortune 500 and international companies are located nearby, and the region has one of the largest concentrations of engineering, architecture, and technology jobs in the world. Southeastern Michigan also offers a rich variety of recreational and cultural activities, with public transportation making most areas accessible to students. Hundreds of major research, manufacturing, scientific, and business enterprises are located nearby, aiding students who work fullor part-time while attending classes, as well as those in co-ops and internships, and participating in professional societies. The campus is close to major freeways and about a 30-minute drive north of downtown Detroit and Detroit Metro Airport.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Lawrence Tech's modern 107-acre campus includes a variety of academic, recreational, and housing facilities. Students use advanced, leading-edge facilities, including LTU's acclaimed Center for Innovative Materials Research; an environmental scanning microscope; architectural and design studios; a structural testing lab; a wind tunnel; wood, metal, and model shops; a 4 x 4 chassis dynamometer; labs for alternative energy, robotics, biomedical research, graphics; and the Taubman Engineering, Architecture, and Life Sciences Complex.
High-end personal laptops, customized with all the professional software students need, are provided through the LTuZone. This unique benefit, with an average retail value of $75,000, is the only one of its kind in the nation.
The University's four residence halls feature community living and one and two-bedroom apartment-style suites that accommodate two to four students. All utilities, wifi, basic cable TV, and parking are included.
LTU's library offers a wide selection of print and electronic materials, including numerous online databases, visual resources, digital images, and full-text periodical titles accessible on and off campus. Librarians provide research guidance and instruction. As a key part of the research community in Michigan, LTU's library participates in the reciprocal borrowing and sharing of resources with many other institutions.
The A. Alfred Taubman Student Services Center consolidates all student support services—from admissions through career services—into a convenient one-stop center. This innovative 42,000-square-foot building, which utilizes many energy-efficient and environmentally friendly features and technologies, serves as a "living laboratory" of sustainability, and is part of a regional stormwater management effort.
LTU's Johnson Controls Vehicle Engineering Systems Laboratory provides students opportunities to conduct sponsored research on a unique 4 x 4 vehicle chassis dynamometer.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Students can participate in applied co-ops and internships that offer remarkable hands-on experience. Professional organizations provide additional opportunities to network with industry leaders.
Lawrence Tech's Detroit design programs are housed under one roof at the Detroit Center for Design + Technology, allowing students to explore community-based architectural, urban design, and community development projects. Architecture students regularly build homes for Habitat for Humanity.
LTU's Study-Abroad Program is open to all students. The University has partnerships with universities in China, India, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Europe, and the Middle East. The Global Engineering Program arranges for engineering students to work and study abroad.
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Documentation Required for LD
LD A complete assessment of intellectual functioning/aptitude. Pertinent background information, including a description of the presenting problem(s); any significant developmental, medical, psychosocial and employment histories; family history. An assessment of specific areas of information processing. A diagnosis of a specific learning disability. A summary that indicates the substantial limitations to major life activities (e.g., learning, reading, thinking) posed by the specified learning disability; describes the extent to which these limitations impact the academic context for which accommodations are being requested; suggests how the specific effects of the learning disability may be accommodated; and states how the effects of the learning disability are mediated by the recommended accommodations.Documentation Required for ADHD
ADHD A specific psychiatric diagnosis as per the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual-IV TR (DSM-IVTR) of the American Psychiatric Association (2000). Symptoms of hyperactivity/impulsivity which were present in childhood and the current symptoms which have been present for at least the past six months and which impair functioning in two or more settings (e.g., school, work, and home) must also be identified. An integrated summary that: Indicates the substantial limitations to major life activities posed by the disability; describes the extent to which these limitations would impact the academic context for which accommodations are being requested; suggests how the specific effects of the disability may be accommodated, and states how the effects of ADHD are mediated by the recommended accommodations.Special Need Services Offered
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Army ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: Eastern Michigan University
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
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The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/