Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, LA Tech's acceptance rate is 62.37% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 37.41%. 3,471 men and 4,124 women applied to LA Tech and 2,320 men and 2,417 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,028 men and 744 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at LA Tech.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 7,595 | 3,471 | 4,124 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 4,737 | 2,320 | 2,417 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 1,772 | 1,028 | 744 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 62.37% | 66.84% | 58.61% | - | - |
| Yield | 37.41% | 44.31% | 30.78% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 68 students (4% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 1,693 students (96%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at LA Tech.
The median SAT score is 1,185 with 580 SAT EBRW and 605 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 538. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 650 and 25th percentile is 550 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 21 at LA Tech. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 25.
The SAT and ACT scores at Louisiana Tech University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,124, ACT: 23 - public research university with high research activity).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1088 | 1185 | 1280 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 538 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 605 | 650 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 24 | 26 |
| ACT English | 21 | 25 | 29 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 1,772 first-year students enrolled in LA Tech. The proportion of full-time students is 99.55% and part-time students is 0.45%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 58.01% and women students is 41.99%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at LA Tech.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,772 | 1,028 | 744 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 1,764 | 1,024 | 740 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, SAT / ACT, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at LA Tech. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Louisiana Tech University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Required |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Considered, if submitted |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $20 for undergraduate schools and $40 for graduate schools of Louisiana Tech University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to LA Tech.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $40 |
| Admission Information | https://www.latech.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.latech.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice) |