Louisiana Tech University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

72.6%

Acceptance Rate

7,819

Undergrads

$12,209

Net Price / Year

57.6%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University is a public 4-year institution located in Ruston, LA. The school enrolls approximately 11,873 students. With an acceptance rate of 72.6%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 11,873

Men 6,246

Women 5,627

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 20.5%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 82%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

72.6%

Acceptance Rate

8,491

Applications

2,453

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

550

630

SAT Math

550

680

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	8,491	7,336	2,453	86.4%
2022	7,595	4,737	1,772	62.4%
2020	7,087	4,505	1,864	63.6%
2018	7,297	4,602	2,186	63.1%
2016	7,227	4,567	2,018	63.2%

Costs & Financial Aid

$12,209

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

20.5%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

57.6%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Biology, General.	106	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	88	N/A	N/A
Mechanical Engineering.	78	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	63	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	63	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	57	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	55	N/A	N/A
Construction Engineering Technologies.	54	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	54	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	52	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	49	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	49	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	47	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.	46	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	44	N/A	N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.	44	N/A	N/A
Animal Sciences.	44	N/A	N/A
Engineering-Related Fields.	43	N/A	N/A
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.	42	N/A	N/A
Air Transportation.	40	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	38	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	37	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	36	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	35	N/A	N/A
Chemical Engineering.	32	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General.	32	N/A	N/A
Design and Applied Arts.	29	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	28	N/A	N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.	28	N/A	N/A
Health and Medical Administrative Services.	28	N/A	N/A
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.	27	N/A	N/A
Civil Engineering.	27	N/A	N/A
Architecture and Related Services, Other.	25	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	24	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	22	N/A	N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.	22	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	21	N/A	N/A
Forestry.	21	N/A	N/A
Architecture.	19	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	19	N/A	N/A
History.	18	N/A	N/A
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.	17	N/A	N/A
Engineering, Other.	17	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	16	N/A	N/A
Industrial Engineering.	15	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	15	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	14	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	14	N/A	N/A
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.	14	N/A	N/A
Apparel and Textiles.	14	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$30,305,928

Total Athletics Expenses

$30,305,928

Total Athletics Revenue

343

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Football	Men	110	$10,946,827	$10,946,827	N/A
Basketball	Coed	27	$4,595,946	$4,595,946	N/A
Baseball	Men	40	$2,149,050	$2,149,050	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	154	$1,633,559	$1,633,559	N/A
Softball	Women	28	$897,096	$897,096	N/A
Soccer	Women	25	$827,835	$827,835	N/A
Volleyball	Women	17	$790,866	$790,866	N/A
Tennis	Women	5	$397,620	$397,620	N/A
Golf	Men	10	$376,981	$376,981	N/A
Bowling	Women	7	$309,812	$309,812	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	18
Fondling	14
Rape	13
Aggravated Assault	8
Motor Vehicle Theft	6
Murder / Non-negligent Manslaughter	1