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Louisiana Tech University

Also known as: LA Tech, Louisiana Tech, Tech

📍 Ruston, Louisiana🏛️ Town Setting👥 8,312 Undergrads🔗 www.latech.edu

Overview

Louisiana Tech University is an medium public research university in Ruston, Louisiana. It enrolls about 8,312 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 86%. Graduates earn a median of $52,279 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

86%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,191

550–630

Net Price

$11,864

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

64%

Retention

82%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$52,279

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

86.4%

SAT Average

1,191

ACT Composite

21–27

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200550 – 630 (mid 50%)800

Math

200550 – 680 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

121 – 27 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,125

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$16,866

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$24,280

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$11,864

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$7,676
$30,001 – $48,000	$8,619
$48,001 – $75,000	$11,146
$75,001 – $110,000	$15,674
$110,001 +	$16,207

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

27.3%

Academics & Programs

Louisiana Tech University offers programs across 24 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

19.0%

Health Professions

16.4%

Engineering

13.5%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

6.2%

Engineering Technologies

5.0%

Computer & Information Sciences

4.6%

Interdisciplinary Studies

4.5%

Psychology

3.7%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

64%

On-Time (4yr)

44%

Retention (FT)

82%

% Earning >$25K

76%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$44,903

8 years

$48,864

10 years

$52,279

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

73.9%

White

68.3%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

72.5%

Black or African American

11.5%

Asian

1.7%

Hispanic / Latino

4.7%

Two or more races

1.8%

International

4.1%

Gender

Women

43.6%

Men

56.4%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louisiana Tech University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 86%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1191.

How much does Louisiana Tech University cost?

In-state tuition is $10,125, and out-of-state is $16,866. Average net price after financial aid is $11,864.

What is Louisiana Tech University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Engineering.

What's the graduation rate at Louisiana Tech University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 64%, and 82% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.