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Moderately selectiveUpdated for the 2026-2027 cycle

Lawrence Technological University acceptance rate and your odds of getting in

Lawrence Technological University is a private college in Michigan that admits most qualified applicants (around 56%), which puts it in the moderately selective range. A rate like this means it admits more applicants than it rejects; the bar is less about clearing a single cutoff and more about how your full profile compares to admitted students.

Your odds at Lawrence Technological University
Three numbers, no account, the same published model the full calculator runs.

Use this page to see what Lawrence Technological University weighs, where it ranks among Michigan schools, and how a profile like yours is likely to land. Admitted students post a 75th-percentile SAT around 1120, a useful checkpoint for where your scores sit, though it is a reference range and not a cutoff.

Acceptance rate
56%
Moderately selective
Admitted SAT (75th pct)
1120
of admitted students
Type
Private
Southfield, MI
Average net price
$32,918
per year after aid

What do students study at Lawrence Technological University?

Bachelor's degrees awarded by field in 2023 (IPEDS completions). Each field has its own page with the school's numbers, the model's major adjustment, and peers offering it.

Engineering · 157 (48%)Architecture · 52 (15.9%)Business, Management and Marketing · 24 (7.3%)Computer and Information Sciences · 23 (7%)Visual and Performing Arts · 23 (7%)Communication and Journalism · 11 (3.4%)Communications Technologies · 11 (3.4%)Engineering Technologies · 10 (3.1%)

Will I get into Lawrence Technological University?

Direct answers to what applicants ask about getting into Lawrence Technological University, plus a free way to calculate your own odds.

What are my chances of getting into Lawrence Technological University?

At Lawrence Technological University, your real chance depends on far more than the published 56% admit rate. Your real odds depend on how your GPA, course rigor, test scores, and activities compare to its admitted students. Run your profile through the free CollegeCalcAI calculator to get a personalized acceptance percentage for Lawrence Technological University in about three minutes, with no account needed to start.

Is Lawrence Technological University hard to get into?

Lawrence Technological University is moderately selective: it admits more applicants than it rejects, with about a 56% acceptance rate. Meeting the academic basics gives most qualified applicants a realistic shot.

What GPA do you need to get into Lawrence Technological University?

There is no hard GPA cutoff at Lawrence Technological University, but admitted students often present roughly a 3.2 to 3.7 GPA. Lawrence Technological University reads your GPA alongside the rigor of your courses, so a challenging schedule matters as much as the number itself.

What SAT score do you need for Lawrence Technological University?

Lawrence Technological University does not publish a required score, but the admitted-student 75th-percentile SAT is around 1120. A score at or above that range strengthens your application, while a lower score puts more weight on your rigor, activities, and essays. CollegeCalcAI shows how your exact score shifts your odds at Lawrence Technological University.

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Your chances at Lawrence Technological University by GPA and SAT

Estimated chance of admission at Lawrence Technological University for plain profiles, from the same model as the calculator. Unweighted GPA, 3 AP courses, Regular Decision, no legacy, athletic or first-generation hook. The last column is test-optional (no score sent).

What are my chances at Lawrence Technological University with a 3.5 GPA and a 1060 SAT?

About 83% (Safety), by CollegeCalcAI's deterministic model, for an applicant with a 3.5 unweighted GPA and a 1060 SAT, the middle of Lawrence Technological University's admitted range, applying Regular Decision without a hook. A 3.8 GPA with a 1120 SAT comes out near 94%. Courses, activities, essays and the application round move the number; the free calculator includes them.

Estimated admission chance at Lawrence Technological University by unweighted GPA (rows) and SAT score (columns)
GPASAT 99025th pctSAT 1060middleSAT 112075th pctNo testtest-optional
2.941%Target50%Likely58%Likely44%Target
3.261%Likely70%Safety76%Safety68%Likely
3.577%Safety83%Safety87%Safety84%Safety
3.888%Safety92%Safety94%Safety93%Safety

Estimates, not guarantees. Get yours with your real courses and activities. Assistants and developers can fetch this table from the free API: /api/v1/colleges/lawrence-technological-university.

How to get into Lawrence Technological University

Built from Lawrence Technological University's admitted class and what it reports weighing. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled figures, not published cutoffs.

Getting into Lawrence Technological University comes down to four decisions, each one visible in the data on this page.

Step 1
Match the typical admit on the transcript

CollegeCalcAI's modeled typical admit at Lawrence Technological University carries about a 3.38 core GPA and a 1070 SAT, in the most rigorous schedule available. Meeting it puts you in the admitted range for most applicants.

Step 2
Build the file around what Lawrence Technological University weighs

Lawrence Technological University rates rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA highest in its own Common Data Set. Put your depth there: and a transcript whose rigor rises through junior year.

Step 3
Apply in the round that helps

An early application signals interest and gets your file read before the pool fills. Most early deadlines fall on November 1 and Regular Decision on January 1 to 15; confirm Lawrence Technological University's exact dates at www.ltu.edu.

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How many students apply to Lawrence Technological University, and how many get in?

2,121 students applied to Lawrence Technological University for fall 2023; 1,702 were admitted (80.2%). 312 enrolled. Only about 18% of admitted students enrolled, so the school admits several students for every seat it expects to fill, which is why its acceptance rate reads higher than its selectivity feels. Lawrence Technological University enrolls about 1,668 undergraduates in total, 34% of them women, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

Applied
2,121
fall 2023
Admitted
1,702
80.2% of applicants
Enrolled
312
18% yield
Undergraduates
1,668
Southfield, small city

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS 2023 admissions and enrollment.

What SAT and ACT scores do you need for Lawrence Technological University?

Lawrence Technological University reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores, so admission turns on your transcript, rigor, and the rest of the file.

Test scores
Neither required nor recommended
admissions policy

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10.

What Lawrence Technological University looks for

What Lawrence Technological University weighs most heavily in its admissions review, informed by its reported Common Data Set.

Lawrence Technological University signals that it values rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA above the rest of the file. Solid grades in a challenging schedule do most of the work here, with the rest of the application providing context. These ratings come from Lawrence Technological University's reported Common Data Set, so the full chart below reflects what the school itself says it values, not a generic guess.

Rigor of secondary school record
Very important
Academic GPA
Very important
Standardized test scores
Considered
Application essay
Considered
Recommendations
Considered
Extracurricular activities
Considered
Talent / ability
Considered
Character / personal qualities
Considered
First-generation status
Considered
Volunteer work
Considered
Work experience
Considered
Level of applicant interest
Considered

SAT score positioning at Lawrence Technological University

How common SAT scores sit relative to the admitted middle. This is context, not a probability. Your full profile determines the real estimate.

SATWhere it sits at Lawrence Technological University
1600Above the admitted 75th percentile
1500Above the admitted 75th percentile
1400Above the admitted 75th percentile
1300Above the admitted 75th percentile
1200Above the admitted 75th percentile
1100In the competitive admitted range
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How much does Lawrence Technological University cost after financial aid?

Lawrence Technological University's published cost of attendance, before any aid, is roughly $58,166 per year. Tuition and fees alone are $44,760. What families actually pay is different: the average net price after grants and scholarships is $32,918 a year, and it ranges from $25,980 for families earning under $30,000 to $37,492 for families earning over $110,000. 16% of undergraduates receive a federal Pell Grant.

Sticker price
$58,166
per year, before aid
Average net price
$32,918
after grants and scholarships
Pell recipients
16%
of undergraduates
Family incomeAverage net price per year
$0 to $30k$25,980
$30k to $48k$27,036
$48k to $75k$28,082
$75k to $110k$33,632
Over $110k$37,492

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Net price is what students receiving aid paid after grants, by family income.

What do Lawrence Technological University graduates earn, and how many graduate?

Ten years after enrolling, the median Lawrence Technological University student who received federal aid earns $69,151 a year, up from $58,827 at six years. 61% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 78% return for a second year. Among graduates who borrowed, median federal debt at graduation is $27,000; 35% of undergraduates take federal loans.

Median earnings
$69,151
10 years after entry
Graduation rate
61%
within six years
Retention
78%
return for year two
Median debt
$27,000
at graduation, borrowers

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education), release 2026-06-10. Earnings cover students who received federal aid.

How Lawrence Technological University compares in Michigan

Lawrence Technological University ranks #4 most selective of 32 schools in Michigan in our database.

Among the 32 Michigan schools we track, Lawrence Technological University ranks #4 most selective by acceptance rate. Schools like University of Michigan (16%) and Hillsdale College (21%) sit nearby, which makes Michigan a useful frame for calibrating a balanced list.

University of Michigan
16%acceptance · MI
Hillsdale College
21%acceptance · MI
Spring Arbor University
52%acceptance · MI
UM Dearborn
56%acceptance · MI
Alma College
57%acceptance · MI
Madonna University
63%acceptance · MI
Northwood University
65%acceptance · MI
Rochester Christian University
65%acceptance · MI
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Similar to Lawrence Technological University

Schools with a similar selectivity profile, worth comparing as you build a balanced list.

If Lawrence Technological University is on your list, schools with a similar admit profile are worth a look: Hendrix College, Ohio Wesleyan University, and Olivet Nazarene University. Running the same profile against each one in the free calculator is the fastest way to see where you are a reach, a match, or a likely.

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56%acceptance · OH
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56%acceptance · IL
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Frequently asked questions

What is Lawrence Technological University's acceptance rate?

Lawrence Technological University admitted 1,702 of 2,121 applicants for the fall 2023 entering class, an acceptance rate of 80.2% (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS). 18% of admitted students enrolled.

Is Lawrence Technological University test-optional?

Lawrence Technological University reports that it neither requires nor recommends test scores.

How much does Lawrence Technological University cost after financial aid?

The average net price at Lawrence Technological University, what students receiving aid paid after grants and scholarships, is $32,918 a year against a sticker price of about $58,166. Families earning under $30,000 paid about $25,980 on average.

What do Lawrence Technological University graduates earn?

Median earnings ten years after entering Lawrence Technological University are $69,151 a year among students who received federal aid, and 61% of students graduate within six years (College Scorecard).

What does Lawrence Technological University value most in applicants?

Based on its admissions profile, Lawrence Technological University weighs rigor of secondary school record and academic GPA most heavily. The full factor breakdown is on this page.

Does Lawrence Technological University consider legacy or demonstrated interest?

Many private colleges weigh legacy relationships and demonstrated interest. Lawrence Technological University's full factor profile is charted on this page, and CollegeCalcAI models a legacy effect scaled to a school's selectivity.

How can I improve my chances at Lawrence Technological University?

Focus on the highest-leverage parts of your application: course rigor and GPA trajectory first, then test scores, then a focused leadership or activity spike. CollegeCalcAI's Power-Ups quantify how much each change would move your odds at Lawrence Technological University specifically.

Acceptance rate, application counts, admitted test ranges, cost, and outcomes reflect publicly reported federal data (U.S. Department of Education: IPEDS 2023 and the College Scorecard) and each school's Common Data Set; figures are rounded and lag the current cycle by one to two years, so confirm deadlines and policies on the school's own site. The typical-admit GPA and SAT are CollegeCalcAI's modeled estimates. Estimates from CollegeCalcAI are a planning tool computed by a fixed, transparent model, not a guarantee of any admission decision.