Louisiana Tech University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,499
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Acceptance rate	66%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	59%

Located in Ruston, Louisiana, LA Tech is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. LA Tech operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

Louisiana Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

LA Tech boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

65.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,065

Cost of attendance at Louisiana Tech University in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

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Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,806

Cost of attendance at Louisiana Tech University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Louisiana Tech University received on average $11,577 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,577

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	523	28%	$4,788	$2,504,177
Other Federal Grant	571	31%	$5,529	$3,157,093
State Grant/Scholarships	1,507	81%	$5,835	$8,793,663
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	1,512	81%	$5,771	$8,726,121
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,786	96%	$11,577	$20,676,877

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Louisiana Tech University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Louisiana Tech University students is 58.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 63.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.4%.

58.9%

asian 66.7% 18 students
African American 46.0% 128 students
white 61.7% 834 students
unknown 56.4% 66 students
hispanic 59.5% 47 students
International Students 58.3% 7 students
Mixed Race 55.7% 34 students

Sport Conferences

Football Conference USA
Baseball Conference USA
Basketball Conference USA
Track and Cross Country Conference USA

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Louisiana Tech University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Louisiana Tech University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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