Lawrence Technological University (Lawrence Tech) is a private nonprofit university founded in 1932 in Southfield, Michigan, in the Detroit metro area. Established during the Great Depression with a mission to deliver practical engineering education to working adults, Lawrence Tech has grown into a comprehensive institution offering programs in engineering, architecture, business, arts and sciences, and psychology at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The university enrolls approximately 3,700 students and is ranked #49 among Regional Universities Midwest by U.S. News and World Report 2026. Lawrence Tech is particularly renowned for its engineering and architecture programs, and its graduates benefit from strong ties to the automotive industry, defense sector, and major engineering firms in Metro Detroit and beyond. The university's motto 'Theory and Practice' reflects its emphasis on hands-on, applied learning, and its co-op and internship programs provide exceptional professional experience. Approximately 11% of students are international, representing diverse countries and contributing to a globally-minded campus culture. Lawrence Tech's Blue Devils compete in the NAIA Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$44308
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $44,760
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
