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
General Information
Address
Louisiana Tech University
1310 West Railroad Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana 71272
See on MapPhone
(318) 257-2000
Website
https://www.latech.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$10,065Out of state
$16,806Graduate
In state
$7,959Out of state
$12,690Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
98%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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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
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
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Organizational Leadership
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Accounting
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Finance, General
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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General Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Geography, Other
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
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Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
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Aviation/Airway Management and Operations
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Graphic Design
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Photography
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Engineering, General
- Accounting
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Vision Impairments Including Blindness
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Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Systems Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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HISTORY
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History, General
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
62.37%- Apply 7,595
- Accepted 4,737
- Attend 1,772
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$20Graduate
$40Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Required
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
48%Male Students
52%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian72.6%
- Black10.96%
- Two Or More Ethnicities5.2%
- Hispanic/Latino4.81%
- Not Specified4.64%
- Asian1.37%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.36%
- 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 X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Tennis