Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA
Louisiana Tech University is a public university located in Ruston, LA, serving approximately 7,819 students. It has an acceptance rate of 73%.
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Tuition
$10,125
Acceptance
72.57%
Students
7,821
Type
University
Setting
Rural
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,125
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,866
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,447
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,023
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
58%
Freshman Retention
84%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
72.57%
SAT range
1045 - 1290
ACT range
21 - 27
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
7,821
Undergrads
7,819
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
64
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
37
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.64
Property Rate / 1,000
2.56
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Ruston
Violent Rate / 100k
321
Property Rate / 100k
1,812
Location
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Ruston, LA 71272