Louisiana Tech University

Ruston, LA

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Acceptance Rate

73%

Enrollment

7,819

Graduation Rate

58%

Student-Faculty Ratio

23:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$52,279

Retention Rate

84%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1045–1290

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)21–27

136

Test Policy: Test Optional

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$10,125

Out-of-State Tuition

$16,866

Avg Net Price

$12,209

Room & Board

$9,447

Total COA

$24,405

Median Debt

$22,135

Net Price by Family Income

$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

Pell Grant Rate: 21%

Federal Loan Rate: 29%

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Sticker Price$26,313

Estimated Net Price$12,209 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

58%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$52,279

Retention Rate

84%

Median Debt

$22,135

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

17.2%

Health Professions

14.7%

Engineering

14.5%

Biology

7.5%

Psychology

4.6%

Interdisciplinary Studies

4.3%

Computer Science

4.0%

Agriculture

3.5%

Architecture

3.5%

Engineering Technology

3.3%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Biology, General	106	$38,569
Business Administration, Management and Operations	88	$45,214
Mechanical Engineering	78	$75,611
Computer Science	63	—
Accounting and Related Services	57	$64,452
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	55	$44,153
Construction Engineering Technologies	54	—
Marketing	54	—
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	49	—
Psychology, General	47	$41,315
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	46	$37,005
Animal Sciences	44	—
Finance and Financial Management Services	44	$62,932
Management Information Systems and Services	44	—
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	42	—