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Louisiana Tech University

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C+

Rating

Public

Type

13,345

Students

$15,313

Tuition

64%

Acceptance

#842

Ranking

Distant Town

Campus Setting

Ruston, LA

1310 West Railroad Avenue, Ruston, LA 71272

Louisiana Tech University is a large public university located in Ruston, LA ranked 10th in Louisiana. It has a total of 11,741 full-time undergraduate students and is not very competitive, accepting 64.09% of applicants. Louisiana Tech University offers 130 different majors and is best known for its Medical Records Administration, Interior Architecture, and Construction Engineering Technology programs (nationally ranked 23rd, 27th, and 28th respectively). With an annual tuition of $6,400 for students from Louisiana and $15,313 for those from out-of-state, Louisiana Tech University is moderately priced. 49.12% of students graduate moving on to the next phase of their lives, working. After finishing their studies, alumni go on to earn around $41,500 per year, which is 0% below the national median.
Rankings

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Cost

$19,098
Above Average

Louisiana Tech University

$19,098

National Average

$18,347
Pay with Cash

$31,254

Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Pay with Financial Aid

$22,577

Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.

Getting In

64%Acceptance
Less Selective

Louisiana Tech University

64%

National

69%
Sat

1065 - 1260

3% of students submit

Admissions Yield

42%

ACT

20 - 26

96% of students submit

SAT & ACT

Required

Application Fee

$20

Students

11,741Undergrads
Medium Student Population

Full-Time

100%

Part-Time

0%
Male

52%

In-state

83%

Female

48%

Out of state

15%

Undergrads Over 25

4%

International

1%

Majors/Degrees

Popular Majors
Graduates per Major
8% Business Administration and Management, General5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General4% Mechanical Engineering83% Others

8% Business Administration and Management, General

5% Biology/Biological Sciences, General

4% Mechanical Engineering

83% Others

Business Administration and Management, General

8%

151 Graduates

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

5%

106 Graduates

Mechanical Engineering

4%

84 Graduates

Computer Science

4%

71 Graduates

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

3%

64 Graduates

Accounting

3%

64 Graduates

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

3%

62 Graduates

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

3%

57 Graduates

Elementary Education and Teaching

3%

55 Graduates

Academics

C+
Professors
StudentsProfessors22:122:1

Students

Professors

Student Faculty Ratio

22

Number of Library Books

1,225,457

Academic Spend per Student

$5,823

Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.

Full-time Retention Rate

79%

High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.

Post-Graduation Salary

$35,400/Year

Louisiana Tech University

$35,400

National

$26,900
Median Earnings

$35,400

2 Years After Graduation

Employed 2 Years after Graduation

1%

Median Earnings

$41,500

6 Years After Graduation

Graduation Rate

49%