Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University is a public 4-year institution in Ruston, LA. It enrolls about 11,427 students and admits roughly 73% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Ruston, LA 71272 |
| County | Lincoln Parish |
| Enrollment | 11,427 |
| Acceptance rate | 73% |
| Applicants / admitted | 9,263 / 6,722 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,125 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $16,866 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 58% |
| Transfer-out rate | 27% |
| Full-time retention rate | 84% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,593 |
| Campus setting | Town: Distant |
| Size category | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 500–630 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–27 |
| Website | https://www.latech.edu/ |
| Phone | 3182572000 |
Admissions
About 9,263 students applied and 6,722 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,263 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,125 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $16,866. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,593 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,529 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $9,010 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $11,846 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $15,442 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,634 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,909 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 58% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Louisiana Tech University is in Ruston, LA, Lincoln Parish. Its coordinates are 32.5283, -92.6500.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana Tech University?
About 73% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 9,263 applicants.
How much does Louisiana Tech University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,125 for in-state students and $16,866 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Louisiana Tech University?
About 11,427 students are enrolled.