Louisiana Tech University
LA Tech
Ruston, Louisiana 71272
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — excellent value
Louisiana Tech University is a public institution in Ruston with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1190, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 7.8K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
58% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,279 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,209.
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Varsity Sports — Bulldogs
History & Fun Facts
- •Friley subsequently from 1892 to 1894 served as the first president of Hardin–Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, and from 1909 to 1910, as the second president of Louisiana College in Pineville.
- •On May 14, 1894, the Lincoln Parish Police Jury held a special session to outline plans to secure a regional industrial school.
- •On July 6, 1894, the proposed bill was approved as Act No.
- •The act established "The Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana", an industrial institute created for the education of white children in the arts and sciences.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1190
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
71.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-1.5%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Programs (111)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
52
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average
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