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Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA · Town · 8,312 students
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$11,864
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
61%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
70% typical
$52,279
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$63,395 typical
86%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
73% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Louisiana Tech University is a high-tier public research institution best known for its powerhouse College of Engineering and Science, alongside nationally recognized programs in professional aviation, forestry, and business. Operating on an accelerated academic quarter system, the university distinguishes itself through pioneering research in nanosystems and cyber engineering, which is heavily integrated with its innovative Enterprise Campus research park. Set in the close-knit college town of Ruston, campus life centers around "Loyal Blue" pride, vibrant Greek and student organizations, and a spirited NCAA Division I athletic culture highlighted by the historic Lady Techsters basketball program.

Wikipedia:Louisiana Tech University is a public research university in Ruston, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the University of Louisiana System and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Location
Ruston, LA, 71272 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSY · New Orleans
225 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$10,125$16,866
Housing & food (on campus)$9,618$9,618
Books & supplies$1,632$1,632
Cost of attendance$24,280$31,021 est.
Average net price$11,864Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$16,866
In-state: $10,125
Housing & food (on campus)$9,618
Books & supplies$1,632
Cost of attendance$31,021 est.
In-state: $24,280
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $11,864
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$7,676
$30–48k
$8,619
$48–75k
$11,146
$75–110k
$15,674
$110k+
$16,207
Merit aid · 2025-26
Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.
Average award$4,393
Share of first-years who get one30%
Source: Louisiana Tech University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
61%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
44%
Back for yr 2
82%
Transferred
17%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
60% graduated · 27% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$44,903
10 yrs after entry$52,279
Debt
Median at graduation$22,135
Monthly payment$235
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.8k
90th percentile$31,000
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1191
R 550–630 · M 550–680
ACT midpoint
25
Comp 21–27 · E 21–26 · M 20–26
SAT middle 50%: 1100–1310
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 56%Women 44%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
22%
First-gen
31%
Family income
$45,709
Independent
11%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
73%
Hispanic
5%
Black
12%
Asian
2%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
4%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division I-FBS · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$44,903
After 10 yrs
$52,279
Biology, General119
Business Administration, Management and Operations78
Psychology, General70
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General70
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other69
Mechanical Engineering68
Computer Science55
Marketing52
Accounting and Related Services47
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician45
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods44
Finance and Financial Management Services44
Animal Sciences42
Management Information Systems and Services41
Air Transportation40
Architecture and Related Services, Other38
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$99M
Full-time faculty
66%
Faculty salary
$9,177/mo
Teaching spend
$7,357
per student
Federal loans
27%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral University
Research activity
R2 — high research
$31M research spending · 49 research doctorates a year
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, selective admissions

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