Louisiana Tech University — College Profile

About

Louisiana Tech University is a high-tier public research institution best known for its powerhouse College of Engineering and Science, alongside nationally recognized programs in professional aviation, forestry, and business. Operating on an accelerated academic quarter system, the university distinguishes itself through pioneering research in nanosystems and cyber engineering, which is heavily integrated with its innovative Enterprise Campus research park. Set in the close-knit college town of Ruston, campus life centers around "Loyal Blue" pride, vibrant Greek and student organizations, and a spirited NCAA Division I athletic culture highlighted by the historic Lady Techsters basketball program.

Wikipedia:Louisiana Tech University is a public research university in Ruston, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the University of Louisiana System and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".

Location

Ruston, LA, 71272 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSY · New Orleans

225 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$10,125$16,866

Housing & food (on campus)$9,618$9,618

Books & supplies$1,632$1,632

Cost of attendance$24,280$31,021 est.

Average net price$11,864Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$16,866

In-state: $10,125

Housing & food (on campus)$9,618

Books & supplies$1,632

Cost of attendance$31,021 est.

In-state: $24,280

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $11,864

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students

$0–30k

$7,676

$30–48k

$8,619

$48–75k

$11,146

$75–110k

$15,674

$110k+

$16,207

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Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

78% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $6,042

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Merit aid

Awarded without financial need. Students with financial need can get merit awards too; they're counted as need-based aid.

Average award$4,393

Share of first-years who get one30%

Source: Louisiana Tech University's Common Data Set — the school's own yearly report of its admissions and aid figures.

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

61%

Within 4 yrs

44%

Back for yr 2

82%

Transferred

17%

Pell students: 49.7% · others: 67.8%

8 yrs after starting

60% graduated · 27% transferred · 12% left or unknown · none still enrolled

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$44,903

10 yrs after entry$52,279

Debt

Median at graduation$22,135

Monthly payment$235

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.8k

90th percentile$31,000

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

86%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1191

R 550–630 · M 550–680

ACT midpoint

Comp 21–27 · E 21–26 · M 20–26

SAT middle 50%: 1100–1310

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 83.3% · women 89.3%

Yield: 33.4% of admitted students enroll

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Student Body

Gender

Men 56%Women 44%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

21 : 1

Pell grant

22%

First-gen

31%

Family income

$45,709

Independent

11%

Age at entry

20.0

Part-time

Where first-years come from

In state (LA)

80.2%

Out of state

11.9%

International

7.8%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 153 · AR 96 · MS 20 · GA 4 · FL 2

Race & ethnicity

White

73%

Hispanic

Black

12%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

AI/AN

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FBS

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Bowling
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$44,903

After 10 yrs

$52,279

Biology, General119

Business Administration, Management and Operations78

Psychology, General70

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General70

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other69

Mechanical Engineering68

Computer Science55

Marketing52

Accounting and Related Services47

Construction Engineering Technology/Technician45

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods44

Finance and Financial Management Services44

Animal Sciences42

Management Information Systems and Services41

Air Transportation40

Architecture and Related Services, Other38

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$99M

Full-time faculty

66%

Faculty salary

$9,177/mo

Teaching spend

$7,357

per student

Federal loans

27%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral University

Research activity

R2 — high research

$31M research spending · 49 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile