Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA • public • DI | C-USA | FBS

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town (Town: Distant )

Student Population

Undergrad: 11,516 • Total: 12,948

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Honors College/Program

Yes
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Address

1310 West Railroad Avenue
Ruston, LA
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Website

https://www.latech.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 6,084 (52.8%) • Female: 5,432 (47.2%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	211	1.8%
Black/African American	1,371	11.9%
Hispanic/Latino	573	5.0%
White	8,203	71.2%
Two or More Races	149	1.3%
International	134	1.2%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

72.6%

6,722 admitted from 9,263 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Test Flexible

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 500-630
Math: 545-660
Total: 1045-1290

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

21-27

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

60.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

40.7%

Freshman Retention Rate

84.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

32.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$18,014

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$24,755

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $6,401
Out-of-state: $13,142

Room & Board

$1,590

Books & Supplies

$10,023

Students Receiving Pell Grants

90%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Conference

C-USA

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (5)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Bowling Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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💰 Merit Scholarships & Financial Aid

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