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LeTourneau University
LeTourneau University admits a bit under 40% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at LeTourneau University, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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LeTourneau University sits in Longview proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Interdenominational affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering, where graduates median $99,403 four years out. 13.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,468 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 80.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1140 and 1370 — above the TX middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on LeTourneau University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, LeTourneau University received 3,518 applications and admitted 1,431 (40.7%), with 343 enrolling.
You can apply to LeTourneau University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1140 and 1370; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 570 | 630 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 640 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 26 | 30 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How LeTourneau University compares
| LeTourneau University | Texas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 38% | 84.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,160 | $13,498 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $57,103 | $54,132 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors LeTourneau University: $57,103 median at year ten, versus $54,132 across Texas institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,160 regardless of where you're from. At LeTourneau University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,468 — LeTourneau University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
58.6% graduate within six years. Roughly 41% don't — ask a LeTourneau University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at LeTourneau University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,403 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $84,998 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | $83,158 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,065 |
| Air Transportation | $79,277 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $73,217 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $67,970 |
| Psychology, General | $46,679 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $46,286 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $43,305 |
Median earnings for these 10 LeTourneau University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $57,103 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 41 additional LeTourneau University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for LeTourneau University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1140–1370 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 38% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is LeTourneau University's acceptance rate?
40.7% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,431 admitted from 3,518 applicants.
How much does LeTourneau University cost?
At LeTourneau University, published tuition is $37,160 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is LeTourneau University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do LeTourneau University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $57,103 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Texas
- Texas A & M International University — 44.4% admitted
- McMurry University — 57% admitted
- Paul Quinn College — 40.3% admitted
- East Texas Baptist University — 57.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.