Overview
Student Population
| Location | Ruston, Louisiana |
| Online | latech.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Ruston, Louisiana, Louisiana Tech University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,552 prospective students applied, and 4,840 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,050 enrolled in the school. 8,877 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,032 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $6,400 plus fees of $3,785. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is ranked 578 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Louisiana Tech University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#578 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#185 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#188 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1065/1260 |
| ACT | 22/28 |
| GPA | 3.43 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,242 |
| Other Fees | $3,785 |
| Room and Board | $7,155 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,759 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,341 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,242 |
| Other Fees | $3,785 |
| Room and Board | $7,155 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,759 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,254 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 15% |
| Engineering | 10% |
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 10% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
Other Colleges to Consider
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159647 IPEDS survey data for Louisiana Tech University.
Current students may use the Louisiana Tech University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.