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Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Louisiana Tech University is a public institution located in the town setting of Ruston, LA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 680
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite21 - 27
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing19% of degrees
Health Sciences16% of degrees
Engineering13% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,086
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $105,080
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,526
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,000
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $98,240
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,342
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,365
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,875
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,457
Earnings 5yr: $86,794
Debt: $26,400
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,619
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $31,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,053
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,454
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,500
Air Transportation.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,323
Earnings 5yr: $86,441
Debt: $20,375
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,524
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,197
Earnings 5yr: $117,462
Debt: N/A
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,558
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $21,750
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,475
Earnings 5yr: $72,292
Debt: $21,192
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,285
Earnings 5yr: $64,049
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,216
Earnings 5yr: $77,825
Debt: $17,500
Forestry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,941
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,250
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,284
Earnings 5yr: $63,449
Debt: $22,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,463
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,474
Earnings 5yr: $68,420
Debt: $25,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$11,864
In-State Tuition$10,125
Out-of-State Tuition$16,866
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
22%
Pell Grants
27%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$44,903
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$52,279
Completion Signals
64%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
82%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
56%
Men44%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 56% men and 44% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
31%
Part-Time Share
6%
Avg Family Income
$62,720
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