Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-flexible. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Louisiana Tech University reported a 72.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Louisiana Tech University is a public 4-year institution in Ruston, LA, with an SAT reference of 1210 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $11,864 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

72.6%

9,263 applicants

SAT reference

1210

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$11,864

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Louisiana Tech University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)104512101310
ACT (composite, 1–36)212427

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

60.9%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

82.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$52,279

Student Body

8,312

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Louisiana Tech University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$7,676
$30,001 – $48,000$8,619
$48,001 – $75,000$11,146
$75,001 – $110,000$15,674
$110,000+$16,207

Top Majors at Louisiana Tech University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing321
Engineering220
Health Professions151
Biological & Biomedical Sciences104
Engineering Technologies81
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies76
Computer & Information Sciences68
Transportation & Materials Moving60
Psychology57
Family & Consumer Sciences48

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About Louisiana Tech University

Official website: https://www.latech.edu/

Admissions: https://www.latech.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Tech University

What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana Tech University?

Louisiana Tech University reported a 73% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 9,263. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Louisiana Tech University?

The historical 73% acceptance rate suggests Louisiana Tech University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Louisiana Tech University?

The imported historical records for Louisiana Tech University include an SAT reference value of 1210 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Louisiana Tech University?

The stored historical average net price at Louisiana Tech University is $11,864 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $12,091 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Louisiana Tech University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Louisiana Tech University is 61%. its stored first-year retention rate is 82%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $52,279. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Louisiana Tech University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-flexible. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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