School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Louisiana Tech University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address1310 West Railroad Avenue, Ruston, LA 71272
Phone318-257-2000
WEBhttps://www.latech.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.latech.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.latech.edu/admissions/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.latech.edu/current-students/financial-aid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.latech.edu/current-students/financial-aid/resources/net-price-calculator/#content
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.latech.edu/current-students/registrar-office/veteran-info/gi-bill-forms/
Athletichttps://oierp.latech.edu/quick-facts/
Disability Servicehttps://www.latech.edu/student-life/student-support-and-resources/disability-services/index.php
School Category
School TypePublic, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryResearch University with high research activity
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Louisiana Tech University is 86.40% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 33.44%.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate86.40 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)33.44 %
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Tuition & Fees

LA Tech's 2025 tuition & fees is $10,125 for Louisiana residents and $16,866 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($16,866).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $7,995 for Louisiana residents and $12,726 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$10,125$16,866
Graduate Tuition & Fees$7,995$12,726
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
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Student Population

A total of 11,873 students have enrolled at LA Tech (2024-2025). Among them, 384 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. LA Tech has 10,881 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 992 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students11,873
Undergraduate Students10,881
Graduate Students992
Online Enrollment384
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

LA Tech offers 132 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 16 out of the 132 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by LA Tech
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs132 Programs
Number of online programs16 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
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Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔