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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admission Requirements

Ruston, Louisiana

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Chances of getting into Louisiana Tech University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
66%
Admission Difficulty for Louisiana Tech University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is 66%.  It ranks #7 in Louisiana for lowest rate of acceptance. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 5,085 out of 7,724 applicants were admitted.

The school has challenging admission requirements for SAT and ACT scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 42 percent (SAT 1070/1280 ACT 22/27). Louisiana Tech University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech application fee is $20 and applications are due by Jun 1.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Louisiana Tech University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.58 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1180 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Testing Requirements

You are required to submit admission test scores with your application. Louisiana Tech University is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to confirm the most up to date testing requirements.

LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
1070-1280
Applicants Submitting SAT 
8%
SAT Scores for Louisiana Tech University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 530
SAT Math 25th 540
SAT Composite 25th 1070
SAT Scores for Louisiana Tech University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 630
SAT Math 75th 650
SAT Composite 75th 1280
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Louisiana Tech University?

Students who get into Louisiana Tech University score in the top 47 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 1070-1280. The school consistently admits SAT composite scores down to 1070 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 960. The average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1180 out of 1600. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ranks #3 in Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score. 8 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Louisiana Tech University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >79%
1175 to 1280 Avg + 66%-79%
1070 to 1175 Avg - 51%-66%
965 to 1070 Reach 35%-51%
Less than 965 Low <35%
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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
22-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
93%
ACT Scores for Louisiana Tech University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 22
ACT Math 25th 21
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for Louisiana Tech University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 29
ACT Math 75th 27
ACT Composite 75th 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?

LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech regularly accepts students who score 22 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 37 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 22-27. We estimate the school accepting a minimum ACT composite score around 20 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #4 in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 93 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Louisiana Tech University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Louisiana Tech University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >81%
24 to 27 Avg + 66%-81%
22 to 24 Avg - 54%-66%
20 to 22 Reach 41%-54%
Less than 20 Low <41%
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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.58
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Louisiana Tech University?

Applicants require very good grades in high school to get into LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Louisiana Tech University was 3.58 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Louisiana for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech accepts 66% of students who apply.

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High School GPA's for admitted Louisiana Tech University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

51% of Louisiana Tech University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Louisiana Tech University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 26%
Top 25% of class 51%
Top 50% of class 82%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Louisiana Tech University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,027 3,697 7,724
Accepted 2,530 2,555 5,085
Acceptance Rate 63% 69% 66%
Enrolled 776 1,095 1,871
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 31% 43% 37%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Jun 1, 2023
Days left to Apply
2

Applicants have 2 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jun 1, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Louisiana Tech University is $20.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Louisiana Tech University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Louisiana Tech University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Louisiana Tech University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159647 IPEDS survey data for Louisiana Tech University.

FAQs

Does Louisiana Tech University prefer SAT or ACT?

8% of students submit their SAT scores to LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech. 93% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Louisiana Tech University?

66% of those who apply are granted admission to LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech. Admission competition is low and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Louisiana Tech University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1070 and 1280. 8% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Louisiana Tech University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 22 and 27. 93% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.