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Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University is a medium, public institution located in Ruston, la. Founded in 1894, Louisiana Tech University offers undergraduate degrees in 111 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 7,434 undergraduates
cost $10,065 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Louisiana Tech University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 62.4%
SAT score average 1190
ACT score average 25
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee $20
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Key deadlines

June
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Louisiana Tech University is known for one of its top majors: Biology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
23 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Engineering and Technology
Other
Computer Science and Information Technology
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Mechanical Engineering
Marketing
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Computer Science

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,065
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,447
Books & supplies $1,530
Other expenses $3,930
Cost of attendance* $24,972
Average financial aid package $12,909
Estimated cost $12,063 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $16,806
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,447
Books & supplies $1,530
Other expenses $3,930
Cost of attendance* $31,713
Average financial aid package $12,909
Estimated cost $18,804 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Louisiana Tech University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,434, with gender binary students split 57% male and 43% female.

Total enrollment

11,612

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
10%
Hispanic American %
4%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Louisiana Tech University, students love their Student Government Association. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1310 West Railroad Avenue, Ruston, LA 71272
phone 318-257-0211
address https://www.latech.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government association

Association of women's studies

Union board

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Louisiana Tech University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Louisiana Tech University?

Louisiana Tech University is located in Ruston, la.

What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana Tech University? 

The acceptance rate for Louisiana Tech University is 62%.

What’s the average GPA for Louisiana Tech University?

The average high school GPA for Louisiana Tech University students was 3.5.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Louisiana Tech University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Louisiana Tech University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $99,888.

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