Ruston, LA

Louisiana Tech University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Louisiana Tech University is a four-year, public school located in Ruston, LA.
It is a R2 university with high research activities.
Louisiana Tech University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

86% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 8,491 applied, 7,336 accepted, and 2,453 enrolled in LA Tech.
1,343 men and 1,110 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,210 SAT, 24 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,210 and ACT score is 24. The SAT score of 1210 is good, 74 to 81 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total110012101310
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing550580630
Math550630680
ACT Score
Composite212427
Math202326
English212426
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $10,125 for Louisiana residents and $16,866 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $7,995 for Louisiana residents and $12,726 for others.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at Louisiana Tech University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

8,947 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,259.
For freshmen, 1,715 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $12,091.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 11,873 students enrolled LA Tech in 2025.
By gender, 6,246 men and 5,627 women students are enrolled.
There are 10,881 undergraduate and 992 graduate students.
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132 Major Programs

  • 16 programs through online
  • 37 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of LA Tech is 64% and the transfer-out rate is 10%.
The retention rate is 82% for full-time and 82% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
64%
Transfer-out Rate
10%
Retention Rate
82%
Students to Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 584 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for LA Tech and the average faculty salary is $82,541. The studetns to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.
There are 1,343 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $57,014.
Number of Faculties
584
Average Faculty Salary
$82,541
Number of Staffs
1,343
Average Staff Salary
$57,014

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Louisiana Tech University is a member of Conference USA (C-USA).
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