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Louisiana Tech University

Acceptance Rate 62.37 %
SAT Average 1,185
Tuition & Fees $16,866
($10,125)
Student Population 10,839
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,857

Academic Overview

Louisiana Tech University Campus, Ruston, LA
Louisiana Tech University is a public, four-years institute located in Ruston, Louisiana. It is a Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $10,125 for Louisiana residents and $16,866 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $7,995 for Louisiana residents and $12,726 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 10,839 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 62.37% and the graduation rate is 59% last year.
The salary after graduation from Louisiana Tech University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $49,200. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, LA Tech's tuition & fees is $10,125 for Louisiana residents and $16,866 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $7,995 for in-state students and $12,726 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,125$16,866
Graduate$7,995$12,726
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at LA Tech. The acceptance rate of LA Tech is 62.37% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 37.41%. The average graduation rate is 59% and the transfer-out rate is 24%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,857 and 94% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 10,839 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 23 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Louisiana Tech University is 62.37 %.
Acceptance Rate
62.37%
Graduation Rate for Louisiana Tech University is 59 %
Graduation Rate
59%
Transfer-out Rate for Louisiana Tech University is 24 %
Transfer-out Rate
24%
Retention Rate for Louisiana Tech University is 81 %
Retention Rate
81%
Student Population for Louisiana Tech University is 10,839
Student Population
10,839
Student to Faculty Ratio for Louisiana Tech University is 23 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
23 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,857 at Louisiana Tech University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,857

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1310 West Railroad Avenue, Ruston, LA 71272
Phone318-257-2000
WEBhttps://www.latech.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.latech.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.latech.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.latech.edu/current-students/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.latech.edu/current-students/financial-aid/resources/net-price-calculator/#content
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.latech.edu/current-students/registrar-office/veteran-info/gi-bill-forms/
Athletichttps://oierp.latech.edu/graduation-rates/
Disability Servicehttps://www.latech.edu/current-students/student-advancement-affairs/disability-services/

Offered Degrees

LA Tech offers 145 major programs through online and on-site education where 19 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's21
Bachelor's621
Master's318
Doctorate (Research)100
Doctorate (Practical)10
Less Than 1 Year Certificate110
Post-Bachelor's Certificate62
Post-Master's Certificate227

Special Learning Opportunities

Louisiana Tech University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCAir Force
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:2,508)
Board/Meal Plan

Veterans Benefits

Louisiana Tech University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges