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Louisiana Tech University
Admission at Louisiana Tech University is close to open (86.4%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $52,279 median earnings below before the application.
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Louisiana Tech University anchors the college town of Ruston, LA, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint.
Its highest-earning path is Engineering, Other, where graduates median $105,080 four years out. 21.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 8,312 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.2% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1045 and 1290 — above the LA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Louisiana Tech University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Louisiana Tech University received 9,263 applications and admitted 6,722 (72.6%), with 2,263 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1045–1290 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Louisiana Tech University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 500 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 545 | 610 | 660 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Louisiana Tech University compares
| Louisiana Tech University | Louisiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 86.4% | 78.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $10,125 | $10,272 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,279 | $47,477 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Louisiana Tech University: $52,279 median at year ten, versus $47,477 across Louisiana institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $10,125 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $16,866. For non-residents, Louisiana Tech University's $16,866 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 8,312 undergrads, Louisiana Tech University is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
63.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 36% don't — ask a Louisiana Tech University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Louisiana Tech University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Engineering, Other | $105,080 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $99,526 |
| Chemical Engineering | $98,240 |
| Computer Science | $96,365 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $92,457 |
| Industrial Engineering | $88,619 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | $87,053 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $85,454 |
| Air Transportation | $83,323 |
| Civil Engineering | $81,524 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | $77,558 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $67,216 |
| Forestry | $65,941 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,284 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | $63,474 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $60,949 |
| Biology, General | $59,671 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $59,081 |
| Chemistry | $58,492 |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | $53,731 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,391 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $52,150 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $52,122 |
| Political Science and Government | $51,222 |
| Marketing | $51,118 |
| History | $45,142 |
| Sociology | $44,192 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $43,183 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $42,822 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | $42,447 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $41,534 |
| Journalism | $41,220 |
| Psychology, General | $37,473 |
| Animal Sciences | $36,769 |
Median earnings for these 34 Louisiana Tech University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $52,279 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 20 additional Louisiana Tech University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Louisiana Tech University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1045–1290 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 86.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Louisiana Tech University's acceptance rate?
72.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 6,722 admitted from 9,263 applicants.
How much does Louisiana Tech University cost?
In-state tuition is $10,125; out-of-state students pay $16,866. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do Louisiana Tech University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,279 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Louisiana
- Loyola University New Orleans — 93% admitted
- Louisiana State University at Alexandria — 92.1% admitted
- Nicholls State University — 90.8% admitted
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana — 92.5% 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.