Lawrence Technological University Southfield, MI C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Lawrence Technological University, founded in 1932, is a private institution. Its 110-acre campus is located in Southfield, 20 miles from the center of Detroit. Web Site www.ltu.edu/ Institution Type Private Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 2,164 Women 616 (28.5%) Men 1,548 (71.5%) Graduate Students 1,145 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 69% of 2,318 applicants were admitted No No Rolling Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.50 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite 594 average 560-660 range of middle 50% 538 average 480-600 range of middle 50% 520 average 480-570 range of middle 50% 25 average 22-29 range of middle 50% Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance $47,422 Tuition and Fees $32,130 Room and Board $9,500 Average Percent of Need Met 73% Average Freshman Award $24,465 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $40,976
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 27% of classes 10-19 students: 46% of classes 20-29 students: 22% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Southfield Population 72,507 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Detroit Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 65% of freshmen, 35% of all students National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Blue Devil 18% of women participate 10% of men participate STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students First-Year Students Returning 80.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 45.6% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 84% Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 10.0% 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.3% Asian 7.8% Black/African-American 4.2% Hispanic/Latino 2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 72.3% White 2.6% Unknown 16.1% from 52 countries
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 3 4 Science 2 4 Foreign Language Social Studies 3 History 2 Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT Required June 30 SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office Accepted with or without writing component SAT: Not used ACT: Not used APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 21000 West Ten Mile Road City, State, Zip Southfield, MI 48075-1058 Phone (248) 204-3160 Fax (248) 204-3727 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification admissions@ltu.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Rolling Application Fee $30 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Rolling, notification begins August 26 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Required for some freshmen 1 required for some freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 69% of 2,318 applicants were admitted 68% of 709 applicants were admitted 70% of 1,609 applicants were admitted 567 (35%) of 1,607 admitted students enrolled 164 (34%) of 482 admitted students enrolled 454 (40%) of 1,125 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 3% Score of 600-700 58% Score of 500-600 24% Score of 400-500 9% Score of 300-400 6% Score of 200-300 0% SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 3% Score of 600-700 27% Score of 500-600 40% Score of 400-500 24% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 3% SAT Writing Score of 700-800 0% Score of 600-700 19% Score of 500-600 53% Score of 400-500 22% Score of 300-400 3% Score of 200-300 3% 594 average 560-660 range of middle 50% 538 average 480-600 range of middle 50% 520 average 480-570 range of middle 50% Average GPA 3.50 3.75 and Above 35% 3.50-3.74 20% 3.25-3.49 16% 3.00-3.24 13% 2.50-2.99 12% 2.00-2.49 3% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 20% Score of 24-29 37% Score of 18-23 32% Score of 12-17 10% Score of 6-11 1% Score of 5 or Below 0% 25 average 22-29 range of middle 50% Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank Top tenth: 26% Top quarter: 53% Top half: 83% Bottom half: 17% National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance $47,422 Tuition and Fees $32,130 Room and Board $9,500 Books and Supplies $1,476 Other Expenses $4,316 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline April 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002279 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 73% Average Award $24,465 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 324 (95.7%) of freshmen 256 (78.4%) of applicants 255 (99.6%) of applicants with financial need 59 (17.9%) of aid recipients Received by 254 (99.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $15,820 Received by 207 (77.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,394 Received by 233 (87.0%) of aid recipients 59 (19.1%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $15,755 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 69% Average Award $24,577 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,323 (81.0%) of undergraduates 987 (74.6%) of applicants 980 (99.5%) of applicants with financial need 163 (17.8%) of aid recipients Received by 962 (97.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $14,835 Received by 835 (85.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,753 Received by 812 (82.0%) of aid recipients 285 (17.3%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,871
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 69% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $40,976 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid 21.0% Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0% FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans College/university loans, Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Non-Need-Based Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Michigan National Guard and ROTC Scholarships Academic scholarships, Minority scholarships, State scholarships, ROTC scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards 2,451 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards 44 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards 296 Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Engineering/Technologies, Humanities, International Studies, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education Cheerleading/Drum Major, Junior Miss, Leadership Adult Students, Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Local/State Students, Married Students, Members of Minorities, Previous College Experience, Veterans
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available $1,213
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Architectural Engineering Architectural History and Criticism, General Architectural Technology/Technician Architecture Biochemistry Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Technology/Technician Business Administration and Management, General Chemistry, General Civil Engineering, General Communications Technology/Technician Computer Engineering, General Computer Science Construction Management Design and Visual Communications, General Digital Arts Electrical and Electronics Engineering Engineering Technology, General Engineering/Industrial Management English Language and Literature, General Environmental Chemistry Environmental Design/Architecture Graphic Design Humanities/Humanistic Studies Illustration Industrial Engineering Industrial Technology/Technician Industrial and Product Design Information Technology Interior Architecture International Business/Trade/Commerce Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics, General Mechanical Engineering Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering Molecular Biology Physics, General Physics, Other Psychology, General Speech Communication and Rhetoric Telecommunications Technology/Technician
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Engineering, Architecture, Computer and information sciences None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Cooperative education program, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 27% of classes 10-19 students: 46% of classes 20-29 students: 22% of classes 30-39 students: 3% of classes 40-49 students: 1% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes Over 100 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 38% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 54% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 8% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library on Campus Yes Holdings 378,663 Computing Computer Ownership Students required to own/lease a computer Computers on Campus 72 Internet/E-mail Access ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Urban Design, Master of Architecture, Master of Science, Master of Engineering Management, Master of Business Administration, Master of Interior Design, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Architectural Engineering Architecture Automotive Engineering Biomedical Engineering Business Administration and Management--General Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering Educational Media/Instructional Technology Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Industrial/Management Engineering Information Science Interior Design Mechanical Engineering Science Education Technical Communication Urban Design
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctor of Engineering, Doctor of Business Administration, Doctor of Philosophy Doctoral Programs of Study Architectural Engineering Architecture Automotive Engineering Biomedical Engineering Business Administration and Management--General Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Construction Engineering Electrical Engineering Engineering Management Engineering and Applied Sciences--General Industrial/Management Engineering Information Science Mechanical Engineering
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Southfield Population 72,507 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Detroit Small city 107 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Map 30 mile(s) from campus in Detroit 20 mile(s) from campus in Southfield Weather Nearest Train Station 15 mile(s) from campus in Dearborn Temperature 15.6 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September Rain 135 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 65% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Married student apartments, single student apartments, disabled student housing 65% of freshmen, 35% of all students Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Blue Devil Blue and white Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x x x Bowling x x x x Cross-Country Running x x x x Ice Hockey x Lacrosse x x x x Soccer x x x x Volleyball x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports badminton, basketball, football, racquetball, skiing (downhill), soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper 18% of women participate 10% of men participate Air Force ROTC offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 2,164 Women 616 (28.5%) Men 1,548 (71.5%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,711 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 1,145 Yes 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native 3.3% Asian 7.8% Black/African-American 4.2% Hispanic/Latino 2.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.0% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 72.3% White 2.6% Unknown 16.1% from 52 countries UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 80.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 45.6% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 51.5% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 55.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 84% Average Starting Salary $56,540 per year Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 10.0% Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018