Lawrence Technological University

Lawrence Technological University, nicknamed LTU, is situated in Southfield, Michigan. The Lawrence brothers established LTU in 1932 as the Lawrence Institute of Technology but it was given its current name in 1989. LTU boasts an enrollment of over 4,000 students each year. It is a private university that offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in diverse areas of study. The university is divided into the following schools and colleges.

• College of Architecture
• College of Arts and Sciences
• College of Management
• Engineering College

The Student Activities in LTU promote the overall development of the students. The university is home to various clubs and organizations including the Association for Computing Machinery – ACM, Campus Crusade for Christ, and Club Soccer. It hosts a number of Greek chapters and some of the Fraternity and Sorority chapters are Alpha Sigma Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, and Delta Phi Epsilon.

Lawrence Technological University Highlights

Where Lawrence Technological University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in architecture and planning, engineering, computer science and engineering, and engineering technician.
• High male/female ratio.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Numerous part-time students.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Lawrence Technological University was 4,570 in 2007-2008 (3,098 full-time equivalent).

About 82% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 18% of the class.

Undergrads are 63% of enrolled students and graduate students are 37%.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Lawrence Technological University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Housing and Meals

Lawrence Technological University provides on-campus housing for 514 of its 3,098 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Lawrence Technological University Admissions (2008-2009)