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About
About Louisiana Tech...
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
- Some Online Degrees
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
Athletic Conference
Conference USA
- Louisiana
- Ruston
From Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University has been recognized as the top public university in the State of Louisiana in the Niche 2024 Best College Rankings and were named a Top Tier National University for the 13th straight year in the USNWR 2024 Best Colleges Report.
Best Colleges honored us as the best online college in the state, and we’re in the top 6 percent of universities worldwide according to the Center for World University Rankings.
Louisiana Tech University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
August 1
Acceptance Rate
62%
SAT Range
1080-1280
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
No
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Test Scores and High School GPA for Louisiana Tech University
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Cost
Net Price
$12,243/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$12,577/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.77 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.93 responses
55%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.93 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Biology
132 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
83 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Humanities
69 Graduates
67 Graduates
Nursing
64 Graduates
63 Graduates
Accounting
58 Graduates
Marketing
55 Graduates
Construction Engineering Technician
51 Graduates
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School of Music
Built on a combination of tradition and ambition, the Louisiana Tech School of Music has a long legacy of training musicians, educators, and scholars while expanding our focus with interdisciplinary collaboration.We offer concentrations in Performance, Liberal Arts (Music), Music Education, and Music Industry Studies. We also feature minors in Music and Music Industry Studies.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
2
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
1
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
1
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
22%
On Campus
76%
Online
3%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
7,325Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,599
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
27%
Varsity Athletes
5%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
74 responses
Very welcoming and friendly.
51%
Friendly and mind their own business
36%
Is camo bad? Many welcoming, friendly, camo people
5%
Camo-wearing.
3%
Nerdy
3%
Outgoing
1%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
54%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.114 responses
Poll
62%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.120 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
76 responses
One big happy family
20%
Incredible campus - accessible Professors
18%
Comfortable and gets the job done.
13%
Cosy and yet resourceful
13%
Beautiful
12%
Fast-paced
9%
Home away from home
8%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$41,500/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
60%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
91%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.52 responses
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Louisiana Tech University Reviews
Rating 3.84 out of 5 1,137 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
As an engineering student the teachers can be frustrating with the weird lack of choices if you are “a quarter behind” so that sucks but because of the quarter system you can get ahead in your degree’s more general education requirements. This isn’t a party school. The food is fine if you’re not from the south but if you are it’s a little disappointing. The newer housing is fine but everything is cheaply constructed so it’s almost already falling apart. The Ruston community is great and really tech supportive!
- Junior
- 3 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
I think Louisiana Tech has a good tight-knit community that is very welcoming to new students in both undergrad and graduate classes. My first quarter at Tech was filled with laughter, passionate professors, and an interesting diverse student body. My classes were a good balance thanks to a lot of helpful resources on campus relating to advising and career opportunities. If you are looking for a not-too-small-not too-large campus with a fascinating love for bulldogs, you should consider Louisiana Tech!
- Freshman
- 4 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
Louisiana Tech offers a wide variety of on campus experiences, such as groups and clubs. The campus offers a safe and clean environment. Professors are willing to listen and offer assistance. There are many tutoring opportunities available. The housing is well maintained and affordable.
- Sophom*ore
- 18 days ago
