Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA • publicDI | 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
Address
1310 West Railroad Avenue
Ruston, LA
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Website
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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