Louisiana Tech University is a public 4-year college in Ruston, Louisiana with 8,312 undergraduates. It admits 86% of applicants, costs an average of $11,959 a year after grants and graduates 61% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Louisiana Tech University acceptance rate and admissions
Louisiana Tech University admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 550 to 630, math 550 to 680). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
Louisiana Tech University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $10,734 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $17,475 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $11,487 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $24,510 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $11,959 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $11,959 a year after grants and scholarships, $12,551 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Louisiana Tech University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Louisiana Tech University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $58,121 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $22,246 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 38% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Louisiana Tech University majors and what graduates earn
Louisiana Tech University awarded bachelor's degrees in 49 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from engineering, other ($105,080).
All 49 majors at Louisiana Tech University
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering, Other | 25 | $64,275 | $105,080 | n/a |
| Electrical engineering | 36 | $83,128 | $99,526 | $23,708 |
| Chemical engineering | 18 | $84,930 | $98,240 | $26,500 |
| Computer science | 68 | $61,966 | $96,365 | $23,313 |
| Mechanical engineering | 83 | $73,006 | $92,457 | $24,441 |
| Industrial engineering | 15 | n/a | $88,619 | n/a |
| Biomedical engineering | 17 | $59,054 | $85,454 | n/a |
| Air Transportation | 60 | $55,391 | $83,323 | $19,500 |
| Civil engineering | 26 | $66,921 | $81,524 | $27,021 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 52 | $63,579 | $77,558 | $25,000 |
| Finance | 54 | $46,965 | $67,216 | $21,250 |
| Forestry | 33 | $54,749 | $65,941 | $21,130 |
| Accounting | 60 | $51,802 | $65,284 | $21,250 |
| Management information systems | 32 | $52,331 | $63,474 | $21,150 |
| Business administration | 105 | $45,688 | $60,949 | $24,500 |
| Biology | 104 | $25,532 | $59,671 | $22,500 |
| Speech-language pathology | 43 | n/a | $59,081 | $20,500 |
| Chemistry | 10 | $53,908 | $58,492 | n/a |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 28 | n/a | $53,731 | $25,000 |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | 19 | $35,450 | $53,391 | $22,475 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 38 | $52,123 | $52,150 | $25,333 |
| Health administration | 23 | $39,965 | $52,122 | $25,000 |
| Political science | 19 | $37,117 | $51,222 | $17,549 |
| Marketing | 60 | $36,532 | $51,118 | $21,500 |
| History | 11 | n/a | $45,142 | n/a |
| Sociology | 15 | $40,075 | $44,192 | n/a |
| Interdisciplinary studies, other | 76 | $43,708 | $42,822 | $20,950 |
| Human development and family studies | 40 | $27,786 | $42,447 | $20,994 |
| Graphic and industrial design | 20 | $36,193 | $41,534 | $25,860 |
| Journalism | 30 | $33,482 | $41,220 | $18,202 |
| Psychology | 57 | $29,572 | $37,473 | $19,790 |
| Animal science | 28 | $26,449 | $36,769 | $25,000 |
| Health professions, general | 69 | $25,040 | n/a | $25,000 |
| Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians | 29 | $74,062 | n/a | $26,000 |
| Nutrition and dietetics | 16 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| English | 13 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Agribusiness | 12 | $48,024 | n/a | n/a |
| Mathematics | 12 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Interior Architecture | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 10 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Apparel and Textiles | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Geography | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Music | 8 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Environmental science | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Physics | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Linguistics | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Fine and studio arts | 4 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by subject | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Medical lab science | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Louisiana Tech University
31 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 31 graduate programs
Trade and career programs at Louisiana Tech University
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medical billing and coding | Certificate | 39 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 8,312 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 44% women, 56% men
- 21 students for every faculty member
- Setting: distant town
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Louisiana Tech University?
Louisiana Tech University admitted 86% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Louisiana Tech University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $10,734 for in-state students and $17,475 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $11,959 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for Louisiana Tech University?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 550 to 630 in reading and writing and 550 to 680 in math, and 21 to 27 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is Louisiana Tech University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Louisiana Tech University reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Louisiana Tech University?
61% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Louisiana Tech University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $58,121 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.