Louisiana Tech University (LTU) Rankings, Campus Information and Costs

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Louisiana Tech University, aka Tech, is a public research university located in Ruston, Louisiana. It was founded as the Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana in 1894.The current university offers undergraduate and graduate programs, and the current enrollment is over 11,000 students. Most of the students are undergraduates but the graduate program is solid as well. Some of the more popular areas of study are healthcare, business, education, engineering, and liberal arts. Louisiana Tech was the first school in the world to offer a bachelor of science in nanosystems engineering in 2007, and there has been a cyber engineering program at the school since 2012.

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Overview of Louisiana Tech University (LTU)

Students have many options when it comes to activities. There are over 163 officially recognized student organizations. The Union Board, made up of roughly 80 students, plan activities for students throughout the school year. There is an ROTC branch on campus in conjunction with nearby Grambling State, a television and radio station run by students, and the school has a healthy Greek life with 21 Greek organizations on campus. For athletes, there are 16 varsity teams that compete in NCAA Division I.

General Information

School Type	Public
Campus Setting	Town: Distant
Campus Housing	Yes
Student Faculty Ratio	20:1
Graduation Rate	59%
Year Founded	1894

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Student Enrollment

Total Students11,037

Undergraduate
10,053

Graduate
984

Undergraduate Student

Male 5,228

5,228

Female 4,825

4,825

Graduate Student

Male 512

512

Female 472

472

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Top Rankings For Louisiana Tech University

#1 Best Accounting Programs in Louisiana

#1 Most Affordable Programs in Louisiana

#2 Best Masters Colleges in Louisiana

#2 Best Online Colleges in Louisiana

#2 Best AACSB MBA Programs in Louisiana

#2 Best Finance Programs in Louisiana

#2 Best MBA Programs in Louisiana

#2 Best Bachelors Colleges in Louisiana

#4 Online Masters in History

#6 Online Bachelors in English Education

#14 Most Affordable Counseling Programs

#18 Most Affordable Cybersecurity Programs

#21 Affordable Mental Health Counseling Programs

#22 Affordable Early Childhood Education Programs

#22 Top 25 Best Campus Leadership Colleges

#24 Affordable Business Management Programs

#32 Affordable Education & Teaching Programs

#36 Affordable Health & Wellness Programs

#41 Most Affordable Marketing Programs

#44 Affordable Business Administration Programs

#46 Affordable Computer Science Programs

#47 Affordable Computer Engineering Programs

#50 Affordable School Counseling Programs

LTU Acceptance Rate and Admissions

APPLICATIONS7,724

Male 3,697

Female 4,027

ACCEPTANCE5,098

Male 2,551

Female 2,537

Acceptance Rate66%

Male 69%

Female 63%

Enrollment 1,886

Male 1,097

Female 786

Admissions
Application Fee	$20
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Recommended
High School Transcripts	Required
College Prep Courses	Required
Recommendations	NA
SAT/ACT	Required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	Recommended
Application Deadline	Rolling
Common Application Accepted	No

LTU Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

Here is the cost breakdown for Louisiana Tech, as of a recent academic year.

Tuition for Full-time Students: $10,065 for in-state students and $16,806 for out-of-state students
Books and Supplies: $900
Room and Board: $9,210
Other fees: $3,870
Total Cost of Attendance: $24,045 for in-state and $30,786 for out-of-state students

When it comes to financial aid, 98 percent of Laredo College students receive some form of financial aid.

From that group:

98% received financial aid: 96% received grants or scholarships and 81% receives institutional grants or scholarships
41% required student loans

The average net price – the amount a student is responsible for paying after grants and scholarships are applied - is $12,154. Students cover the balance either with student loans or out-of-pocket each year.

Average net price	2020-2021
Net Price	$12,154
Average Total Aid	$11,577
Students Receiving Financial Aid	98%
Room & Board	$9,210

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Sticker Price

Tuition In-State - $10,065
Tuition Out-of-State - $16,806
Books and Supplies - $900
Room & Board - $9,210
Other - $3,870

Academics

There is much to consider when picking the right school for your academic career. Below is a list we have compiled that examines some of the important elements that should be considered, but which prospective students don’t always think about.

Retention Rate: Louisiana Tech has a retention rate of 81%. This is an excellent rate and well above the national average. This means that 80 out of 100 incoming freshmen come back for their second year of college.
Graduation Rate: This number represents the percentage of students that graduate within four and six years. For Louisiana Tech these numbers are around 40% and 60%, respectively.
Student-Faculty Ratio: The student to faculty ratio at Laredo is 23:1. This ratio is a little high, but for students who prefer to work independently and don’t require a lot of interaction for faculty, it is an acceptable rate, but there are still opportunities to meet with faculty if needed.

When you look at this data collectively, Louisiana Tech is ideal for students who want to forge solid relationship, have access to faculty and actually graduate.

81%
Retention
Rate

39%
4 year
Graduation
Rate

58%
6 year
Graduation
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Student Population Total

Student Population 11,037

Undergraduate
10,053

Graduate
984

Evening Classes : No

Online Learning : Yes

Student Faculty Ratio - 20:1

Most Popular Programs & Majors

(# of Diplomas Awarded by Subject)

All Business Majors	275 Total Graduates / 18%
Business Administration and Management, General	59 Graduates
Accounting	57 Graduates
Marketing/Marketing Management, General	54 Graduates
Finance, General	44 Graduates
Management Information Systems, General	44 Graduates
All Engineering Majors	227 Total Graduates / 15%
Mechanical Engineering	78 Graduates
Electrical and Electronics Engineering	35 Graduates
Chemical Engineering	32 Graduates
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering	28 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Programs	157 Total Graduates / 10%
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	42 Graduates
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist	37 Graduates
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator	28 Graduates
Dietetics/Dietitian	17 Graduates
Biological and Biomedical Sciences	122 Total Graduates / 8%
Biology/Biological Sciences, General	106 Graduates
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	67 Total Graduates / 4%
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	67 Graduates
All Social Sciences Majors	67 Total Graduates / 4%
Political Science and Government, General	30 Graduates
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	30 Graduates
Geography, Other	7 Graduates
All Other Diplomas	40%

Outcome & Salary

Graduates of Louisiana Tech can anticipate an early-career salary of $46,700, which is higher than the national average of $37,960. At mid-career, graduates can anticipate earning an average salary of $68,100. The projected earned income after 10 years is $663,700, while the total cost of an education at Louisiana Tech is $49,044, which means that most graduates should be able to make a living and meet their expenses, including repaying student debt.

Graduates Salary
College Grads Early Career Salary	$49,100
College Grads Average Salary	$71,000
College Grads Mid Career Salary	$70,300

Return on Investment (ROI)
10 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$710,000
20 Year Salary Earnings Potential	$1,413,000
Cost of Education (Net Price) 4 Year	$48,616
10 Year Projected ROI	$661,384
20 Year Projected ROI	$1,364,384

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National Average Salary	$38,792
10 Year Projected Income	$387,920
20 Year Projected Income	$775,840

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