School Summary

Louisiana Tech University


General Information:

Founded in 1894, Louisiana Tech University is seated on 247 acres located in Lincoln county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 22:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

305 Wisteria Street P.O. Box 3168

Ruston, LA
71272
For more information call: 318 257-2000. This school has a website at https://www.latech.edu/
Application information for this school is available at https://www.latech.edu/admissions/apply/


Application Fee: $20
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Application Requirements:
Required Tests: SAT or ACT
Recommended Tests: ACT


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $5,553.00 $16,602.00
Room and Board $10,455.00 $10,455.00
Fees $5,202.00 $5,202.00
Total $21,210.00 $32,259.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.latech.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Advanced Placement credit, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 7.35% 8.82%
600-699 39.71% 45.59%
500-599 42.65% 38.24%
400-499 10.29% 5.88%
300-399 0% 1.47%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 12%
24-29 35%
18-23 45%
12-17 8%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 20%
11-25% 26.00%
26-50% 30.00%
Under 50% 24.00%



Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and field, Weight lifting, Cross-country running

Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Weight lifting, Cross-country running

Baseball, Bowling, Basketball, Football, Golf, Racquetball, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Racquetball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and field, Cross-country running

Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Volleyball, Cross-country running


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 5,832
Female 5,226
Total 11,071


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 6,308
Female 5,751
Total 12,072

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 2%
African American 12%
Hispanic 4%
Native American 0%
White 73%
Other 9%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 96%
At Least 25 Years Old 4%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 90%
Out Of State 10%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 22%
Live Off Campus 78%


Homecoming, Spring Fling, Little Las Vegas Night

Student Government Association, Association of Women's Studies, Union Board


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 01.0101                                           Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 19.0701                                           Human Development and Family Studies, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 52.1301                                           Management Science
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 01.0901                                           Animal Sciences, General
  • 01.1101                                           Plant Sciences, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0801                                           Physics, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 03.0101                                           Natural Resources/Conservation, General
  • 51.0000                                           Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • 50.0402                                           Commercial and Advertising Art
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 52.0213                                           Organizational Leadership
  • 19.0905                                           Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 52.0601                                           Business/Managerial Economics
  • 19.0402                                           Consumer Economics
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 49.0101                                           Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
  • 23.1304                                           Rhetoric and Composition
  • 19.0706                                           Child Development
  • 50.0605                                           Photography
  • 40.0601                                           Geology/Earth Science, General
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 13.1012                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 45.0701                                           Geography
  • 09.0401                                           Journalism
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 14.0801                                           Civil Engineering, General
  • 03.0501                                           Forestry, General
  • 52.1001                                           Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1201                                           Management Information Systems, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 04.0201                                           Architecture
  • 04.0501                                           Interior Architecture
  • 50.0409                                           Graphic Design
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0406                                           Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
  • 15.1001                                           Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 14.0501                                           Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 14.1901                                           Mechanical Engineering
  • 14.0701                                           Chemical Engineering
  • 14.3501                                           Industrial Engineering
  • 49.0102                                           Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
  • 49.0104                                           Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 50.0702                                           Fine/Studio Arts, General
  • 51.3101                                           Dietetics/Dietitian
  • 52.0203                                           Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
  • 52.0205                                           Operations Management and Supervision
  • 51.0706                                           Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1325                                           French Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1318                                           Social Studies Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1329                                           Physics Teacher Education
  • 13.1331                                           Speech Teacher Education
  • 13.1206                                           Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1203                                           Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • 13.1205                                           Secondary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1301                                           Agricultural Teacher Education
  • 13.1303                                           Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
  • 13.1308                                           Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
  • 51.0707                                           Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 51.0204                                           Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 04.9999                                           Architecture and Related Services, Other
  • 14.9999                                           Engineering, Other
  • 45.0799                                           Geography, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 13.1399                                           Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.