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Lawrence Technological University

#887 in US ranking Southfield, MI
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$61,454
Tuition & fees
$45,840
Avg. aid
$20,661
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
56%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
61%
Median salary
$72,115
1 yr after graduation

What is the cost of studying for a year at Lawrence Technological University?

LTU is a private university with the same reported full-time undergraduate tuition for Michigan residents and nonresidents. For 2024-25, reported tuition was $42,360, with $2,400 in required fees. Housing, food, books, transportation, and personal expenses are additional.

  • Tuition and required fees: $44,760 for the reported full-time undergraduate year.
  • Typical room and board: $12,484, combining a $7,340 room charge and a $5,144 board charge.
  • Books and supplies: $1,874 in reported estimated costs.

Those items total $59,118, but that is not a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation and personal expenses have not been added. A commuter's housing and food costs will differ, and part-time students face a different tuition calculation. Published charges also differ from net price, which reflects grant and scholarship aid.

Financial aid can materially change the bill without eliminating it. In the reported aid figures, all students in the measured aid cohort received some form of financial aid, and 35% used student loans. For families in the $0-$48,000 income band, the reported average net price was $27,036; for the $75,001-$110,000 band, it was $33,632. These are group averages, not personalized quotes.

Eligible students can seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, as well as applicable Michigan aid and LTU institutional scholarships. Some students may also qualify for veteran or military education benefits. The practical comparison is an individual aid offer against a complete annual budget, followed by a check of scholarship renewal conditions and projected costs in later years.

What are the work-study opportunities at Lawrence Technological University?

LTU students can pursue part-time employment and use career services for help with internships and post-college job searches. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid offer, is an opportunity to earn wages through qualifying work; it is not a grant paid automatically toward tuition.

Career support reported for undergraduates includes individual and group counseling, résumé preparation, interview workshops, career-interest testing, a job bank, job fairs, and on-campus employer recruitment. These services can help students identify openings and prepare applications, but their availability should not be read as a verified job-placement rate.

Students seeking work should distinguish among Federal Work-Study jobs, other paid campus positions, and internships for their academic program. Eligibility, pay, credit, and hiring procedures can differ. An aid offer and the university's student-employment listings are the appropriate starting points for determining whether a student has Work-Study eligibility and what positions are actually open.

Lawrence Technological University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$45,840
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$45,840
Tuition
$43,440
Fees
$2,400
Room and board
$12,484
Books and supplies
$1,874

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$61,454
Tuition & fees
$45,840
Housing, food, books & other
$15,614

100% of undergraduates receive aid, $20,661 on average

Lawrence Technological University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

On campus
$17,244
Off campus, not with family
$17,244
Off campus, with family
$5,314

Lawrence Technological University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$25,980
$30,001–48,000
$27,036
$48,001–75,000
$28,082
$75,001–110,000
$33,632
Over $110,000
$37,492

Lawrence Technological University Room and Board Cost

Typical room charge for academic year

$7,340

Typical board charge for academic year

$5,144

Institution provide on-campus housing

Yes

Lawrence Technological University Tuition Plans

Tuition guaranteed plan

No

Prepaid tuition plan

No

Lawrence Technological University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$20,661

All

$23,877

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
100%

Lawrence Technological University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
16%
Students with federal loans
35%
Median debt at completion
$27,000

Lawrence Technological University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$21,570

Graduate average amount

$10,931

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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