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Louisiana Tech University

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Distant | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

20:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$10,065

Out of state

$16,806
Graduate

In state

$7,959

Out of state

$12,690

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
98%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 38.0% $6,029
State/local grants 80.0% $5,894
Institutional grants 85.0% $6,098
Loans 38.0% $5,947

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$9,447 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,530 per year

Personal Expenses

$3,930 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Psychology, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Finance, General
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Engineering, General
  • Accounting
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
62.37%
  • Apply 7,595
  • Accepted 4,737
  • Attend 1,772

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$20
Graduate
$40

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Required
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
550-650
ACT Composite
21-27
SAT Reading
538-630
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
48%
Male Students
52%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian72.6%
  2. Black10.96%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities5.2%
  4. Hispanic/Latino4.81%
  5. Not Specified4.64%
  6. Asian1.37%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.36%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.06%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

12,398

Undergraduate students

11,087

Graduate students

1,311

Full Time Students
74%
Part Time Students
26%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
Female sports:
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Golf
    • Female

    • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Volleyball
    • Basketball
    • Bowling
    • Tennis
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