Louisiana Tech University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1291 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #354 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #318 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #448 of 1,623 | For Engineering Management |
| Top50% | For 97 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Undergraduates
- 10,881
- Graduates
- 992
- Male:Female Ratio
- 52:48
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.latech.edu
Louisiana Tech University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Louisiana Tech University has an acceptance rate of 86% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86% | 83% | 89% |
| Applicants | 8,491 | 4,058 | 4,433 |
| Admissions | 7,336 | 3,379 | 3,957 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 2,447 | 1,339 | 1,108 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 6 | 4 | 2 |
2,259 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
384 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
117 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1100
or below
75% of them
had 1310
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Louisiana Tech University are 1100-1310 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,956 or 80%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Louisiana Tech University are 21-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8564 (72%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1383 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 551 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 480 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 305 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 295 (2%) |
| Asian | 220 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 38 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,149
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $6,401 | $5,416 |
| Tuition in-state | $6,401 | $5,416 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,142 | $10,147 |
| Fee in-district | $3,724 | $2,579 |
| Fee in-state | $3,724 | $2,579 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,724 | $2,579 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,722 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,618 |
| Room charge | $3,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,800 |
Louisiana Tech University majors
Louisiana Tech University has granted 1,521 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 349 master's across 26 programs, and 35 doctorate degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Louisiana Tech University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 78 | 131 | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 104 | 7 | ||
| Computer Science | 68 | 24 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 87 | |||
| Accounting | 60 | 23 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 83 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 76 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 69 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 60 | |||
| Psychology, General | 57 | |||
| Finance, General | 54 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 52 | |||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 43 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 40 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 36 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 33 | |||
| Forestry, General | 33 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 32 | |||
| Journalism | 30 | |||
| Automation Engineer Technology & Technician | 29 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General | 28 | |||
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 28 | |||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 23 | 5 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 27 | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 27 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 26 | |||
| Engineering, Other | 25 | |||
| Architecture | 24 | |||
| Engineering, General | 17 | 6 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 16 | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 9 | ||
| Graphic Design | 20 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 17 | 2 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | 4 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 19 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 19 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 19 | |||
| Chemical Engineering | 18 | |||
| History, General | 11 | 5 | ||
| Industrial Engineering | 15 | |||
| Sociology, General | 15 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 15 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | 1 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, General | 12 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | 4 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 7 | 3 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 10 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 10 | |||
| Interior Architecture | 10 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | |||
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 8 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | |||
| Geography, Other | 8 | |||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 5 | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 8 | |||
| Environmental Science | 7 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | 2 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist | 4 | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 4 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 4 | |||
| General Studies | 3 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 2 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 90 | 1,521 | 349 | 35 |
Louisiana Tech University has a graduation rate of 64%, which is among the 32% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 64% | 58% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Louisiana Tech University has published 9,395 scientific papers with 302,000 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Materials Science, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 73 | 302 |
| 1994 | 98 | 354 |
| 1995 | 97 | 439 |
| 1996 | 113 | 519 |
| 1997 | 112 | 575 |
| 1998 | 155 | 828 |
| 1999 | 132 | 900 |
| 2000 | 147 | 1297 |
| 2001 | 156 | 1382 |
| 2002 | 241 | 1629 |
| 2003 | 234 | 2079 |
| 2004 | 239 | 2569 |
| 2005 | 333 | 3344 |
| 2006 | 278 | 4153 |
| 2007 | 256 | 4945 |
| 2008 | 259 | 5834 |
| 2009 | 302 | 6452 |
| 2010 | 315 | 7325 |
| 2011 | 322 | 9021 |
| 2012 | 330 | 11018 |
| 2013 | 310 | 13181 |
| 2014 | 313 | 13521 |
| 2015 | 335 | 16481 |
| 2016 | 385 | 18264 |
| 2017 | 355 | 16999 |
| 2018 | 388 | 17710 |
| 2019 | 371 | 19419 |
| 2020 | 464 | 20575 |
| 2021 | 341 | 22692 |
| 2022 | 275 | 19951 |
| 2023 | 341 | 21221 |
| 2024 | 310 | 19276 |
| 2025 | 194 | 15823 |
Louisiana Tech University alumni
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Karl Malone
- Occupations
- actorbasketball playerbasketball coach
- Biography
-
Karl Anthony Malone is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Mailman", he spent his first 18 seasons (1985–2003) in the NBA with the Utah Jazz and formed a formidable duo with his teammate John Stockton. He was a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, a 14-time NBA All-Star, and a 14-time member of the All-NBA Team, which include 11 consecutive First Team selection. His 36,928 career points scored rank third all-time in NBA history and he holds the records for most free throws made and attempted, in addition to being tied for the second-most first-team All-NBA selections with Kobe Bryant, both behind LeBron James.
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Terry Bradshaw
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorAmerican football playerfilm actorsongwriter
- Biography
-
Terry Paxton Bradshaw is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Since 1994, he has been a television sports analyst and co-host of Fox NFL Sunday. Bradshaw is also an actor and recording artist, having participated in several television shows (mainly as himself) and films, most notably co-starring in the movie Failure to Launch, and releasing several country music albums.
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Trace Adkins
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorsinger-songwriterfilm actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Tracy Darrell Adkins known professionally as Trace Adkins, is an American country music singer and actor. Adkins made his debut in 1996 with the album Dreamin' Out Loud, released on Capitol Records Nashville. Since then, he has released 10 more studio albums and two greatest hits compilations. In addition, Adkins has charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard country music charts, including the number-one hits "(This Ain't) No Thinkin' Thing", "Ladies Love Country Boys", and "You're Gonna Miss This", which peaked in 1997, 2007, and 2008, respectively.
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Phil Robertson
- Occupations
- actorAmerican football playerbusinesspersontelevision producerhunter
- Biography
-
Phil Alexander Robertson was an American professional hunter, businessman and television personality who was the founder of hunting products company Duck Commander. A reality television star on the popular television series Duck Dynasty, he was also featured on the television show Duck Commander, a hunting program on the Outdoor Channel. He served as patriarch of the Duck Dynasty Robertson family.
General info
| Alternative names | Tech Louisiana Tech LA Tech |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1894 |
| Motto | Non Sibi Sed Suis Not for one's self, but for one's own |
| Colors | reflex blue, red |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Term (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,164 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1310 West Railroad Avenue Ruston, Louisiana, 71272 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 22,000 |
| Phone | 3182572000 |