Ruston, LA
Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 73% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,552 | 4,840 | 2,050 | 64% |
| 2020 | 7,087 | 4,505 | 1,863 | 64% |
| 2021 | 7,724 | 5,085 | 1,871 | 66% |
| 2022 | 7,595 | 4,737 | 1,772 | 62% |
| 2023 | 9,263 | 6,722 | 2,263 | 73% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,439 of 4,753 women and 3,264 of 4,483 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Louisiana Tech University has an acceptance rate of 73% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,722 of 9,263 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
9,263 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,263 enrolled.
No. Louisiana Tech University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 8 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 73% — it has become less selective.