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Louisiana Tech University

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Location: Louisiana Tech University

LA Tech

Ruston, Louisiana 71272

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Louisiana Tech University is a public institution in Ruston with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 7.8K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,279 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,209.

Established

1894

Motto

"Union, Confidence, Justice"

Mascot

Champ Tech

Type

Public research university

Conference

NCAA Division I sports as a member of Conference USA

Division

Division I

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73%Acceptance

1190SAT Avg

7,819Students

22:1Student:Faculty

58%Grad Rate

$52,279Earnings 10yr

$12,209Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Louisiana Tech University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1190

Reading & WritingMid: 580

500630

MathMid: 595

545660

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25

2127

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.6%

Trend

SAT Avg

1190

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,125

Tuition (out-of-state)$16,866

Room & Board$9,447

Books & Supplies$1,590

Total Cost of Attendance$24,405

Average Net Price$12,209

Median Debt at Graduation$22,135

Monthly Payment (10yr)$235

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$8,529

$30–48K$9,010

$48–75K$11,846

$75–110K$15,442

$110K+$15,634

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,209

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (111)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

7,819

Gender Split

43% / 57%

Women / Men

First Generation

31%

Pell Grant Recipients

21%

Race & Ethnicity

White 74%

Black 11%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate57.6%

Freshman Retention84.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,903

8 Years$48,864

10 Years$52,279

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$38,300

Men

$59,700

Rankings

U.S. News

#318

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Forbes

#437

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Washington Monthly

#411

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bulldogs

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History & Fun Facts

•Ruston College, a forerunner to Louisiana Tech, was established in the middle 1880s by W.
•Friley subsequently from 1892 to 1894 served as the first president of Hardin–Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, and from 1909 to 1910, as the second president of Louisiana College in Pineville.
•On May 14, 1894, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury held a special session to outline plans to secure a regional industrial school.
•On July 6, 1894, the proposed bill was approved as Act No.
•The act established "The Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana", an industrial institute created for the education of white children in the arts and sciences.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from LA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K

234 mi(406 min)

Dallaspop. 1.3M

242 mi(419 min)

Houstonpop. 2.3M

250 mi(433 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSY New Orleans225 mi

MEM Memphis232 mi

IAH Houston Intercontinental236 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1360 mi · ~39h 17m drive

New York, NY1175 mi · ~33h 57m drive

Hartford, CT1267 mi · ~36h 36m drive

Providence, RI1329 mi · ~38h 24m drive

Albany, NY1244 mi · ~35h 56m drive

Syracuse, NY1154 mi · ~33h 20m drive

Rochester, NY1098 mi · ~31h 43m drive

Buffalo, NY1036 mi · ~29h 56m drive

Philadelphia, PA1098 mi · ~31h 43m drive

Pittsburgh, PA889 mi · ~25h 41m drive

Harrisburg, PA1025 mi · ~29h 37m drive

Newark, NJ1168 mi · ~33h 45m drive

Washington, DC979 mi · ~28h 17m drive

Baltimore, MD1010 mi · ~29h 11m drive

Atlanta, GA485 mi · ~14h 1m drive

Charlotte, NC702 mi · ~20h 17m drive

Raleigh, NC831 mi · ~24h drive

Miami, FL884 mi · ~25h 32m drive

Orlando, FL725 mi · ~20h 57m drive

Tampa, FL685 mi · ~19h 47m drive

Nashville, TN418 mi · ~12h 5m drive

New Orleans, LA234 mi · ~6h 46m drive

Richmond, VA926 mi · ~26h 45m drive

Chicago, IL702 mi · ~20h 17m drive

Detroit, MI857 mi · ~24h 45m drive

Minneapolis, MN861 mi · ~24h 52m drive

St. Louis, MO443 mi · ~12h 48m drive

Kansas City, MO467 mi · ~13h 29m drive

Indianapolis, IN617 mi · ~17h 49m drive

Columbus, OH743 mi · ~21h 28m drive

Cleveland, OH864 mi · ~24h 58m drive

Milwaukee, WI771 mi · ~22h 16m drive

Dallas, TX242 mi · ~6h 59m drive

Houston, TX250 mi · ~7h 13m drive

Austin, TX339 mi · ~9h 48m drive

San Antonio, TX407 mi · ~11h 45m drive

Los Angeles, CA1478 mi · ~42h 42m drive

San Francisco, CA1713 mi · ~49h 29m drive

San Diego, CA1423 mi · ~41h 7m drive

Seattle, WA1866 mi · ~53h 54m drive

Portland, OR1829 mi · ~52h 50m drive

Denver, CO849 mi · ~24h 32m drive

Phoenix, AZ1126 mi · ~32h 32m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1205 mi · ~34h 49m drive

Honolulu, HI4031 mi · ~116h 27m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

New Orleans (MSY)225 miles

Rental car

338 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

450 min$270-450

Memphis (MEM)232 miles

Rental car

348 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

464 min$278-464

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Louisiana Tech University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award