Louisiana Tech University
Public, 4-year
1310 West Railroad Avenue, Ruston, LA 71272
Quick Facts
7,819
Total Enrollment
73%
Acceptance Rate
58%
Graduation Rate
$44,903
Median Earnings (6yr)
$10,125
In-State Tuition
$12,209
Avg Net Price
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1190
Avg SAT Score
About Louisiana Tech University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity |
| Size | 10,000 - 19,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1310 West Railroad Avenue |
| City | Ruston, LA |
| ZIP Code | 71272 |
| County | Lincoln Parish |
President/Chief Administrator: Leslie K. Guice (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 7,819 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 43% |
| Male | 57% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 73.7% |
| Black | 10.9% |
| Hispanic | 4.8% |
| Asian | 1.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.6% |
| Unknown | 5.5% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 2.7% |
| Part-Time Students | 5.7% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 500 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 545 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$10,125
In-State Tuition
$16,866
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,405
Total Cost of Attendance
$12,209
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 21% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 29% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 21% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $22,135 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $31,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 66% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $8,529 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $9,010 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $11,846 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $15,442 |
| $110,001+ | $15,634 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$44,903
6 Years After
$48,864
8 Years After
$52,279
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $27,395 | 75th percentile: $66,045
Earnings by Family Income Background
$41,350
Low Income
$41,386
Middle Income
$49,687
High Income
Student Outcomes
84%
Full-Time Retention
63%
Part-Time Retention
58%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
22:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$8,887
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$7,697
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
Quick Navigation
Contact Information
Other Louisiana Colleges
- Stevensons Academy of Hair Design New Orleans
- Unitech Training Academy-Alexandria Alexandria
- Cloyd's Barber School 2 Inc Monroe
- Louisiana State University-Alexandria Alexandria
- Louisiana Culinary Institute Baton Rouge
- Ray J's College of Hair Baton Rouge