Lawrence Technological University's published cost of attendance is $58,166. Net price by income band varies across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $25,980, middle-income families pay around $28,082, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,492.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $58,166 |
| Tuition and Fees | $44,760 |
| Room and Board | $11,930 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,818 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$25,248 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $32,918 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $25,980 |
| $30–48k | $27,036 |
| $48–75k | $28,082 |
| $75–110k | $33,632 |
| $110k+ | $37,492 |
Lawrence Technological University's published cost of attendance is $58,166. Net price by income band varies across the spectrum: low-income families pay approximately $25,980, middle-income families pay around $28,082, and higher-income families pay approximately $37,492. Azimuth ranks Lawrence Technological University #1337 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Lawrence Tech's aid structure combines need-based and merit components. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the institution participates in federal and institutional aid programs to help bridge the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The engineering-focused curriculum and strong employer relationships in Michigan's manufacturing and technology sectors support career outcomes that help graduates manage debt service over time. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $54,800; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $90,760, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Lawrence Technological University earn median 4-year earnings of $90,760, placing Lawrence Technological University in the 93.3 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $18,941 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Lawrence Technological University in the 95.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Lawrence Technological University #78 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These outcomes reflect both the institution's engineering-focused curriculum and the strong labor-market demand for technical graduates in the Midwest. The earnings pattern is anchored in applied engineering and technology fields. Mechanical Engineering is the largest program with 60 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $100,145, performing at 1.1x the national benchmark for the field per the program-ranking methodology. The Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering program graduates 45 students with median 4-year earnings of $97,532, also outperforming its national benchmark at 1.0x. Computer Science and Nursing round out the top programs, with Computer Science graduating 31 students earning $82,464 and 0.8x benchmark performance. This concentration in Engineering — the institution's defining academic signature — directly translates to strong early-career earnings and sustained upward mobility for graduates entering technical and professional roles.
