Louisiana Tech University Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
62.37%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
37.41%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,772
SAT Scores
1,185
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 7,595 students have applied and 4,737 students have allowed to admit to Louisiana Tech University (Acceptance rate: 62.37%). LA Tech's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 37.41 % where 1,772 students have finally enrolled out of 4,737 admitted students.
LA Tech acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Mississippi State University and University of Arkansas, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 80.16%).
LA Tech enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is lower (admitted, but not enrolled) (average yield is 26.51%).
How to Apply to Louisiana Tech University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply LA Tech. LA Tech offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at LA Tech and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Louisiana Tech University is 1,185 and the average ACT score is 24. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Louisiana Tech University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,173). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Tech University | 1,185 | 24 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,173 | 25 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana | 1,092 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Louisiana Tech University, 68 students submitted SAT scores (4% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,185 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 538 | 580 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 550 | 605 | 650 |
| Total | 1,088 | 1,185 | 1,280 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Louisiana Tech University, 1,693 students submitted ACT scores (96% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 24 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| English | 21 | 25 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 26 |
LA Tech Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Louisiana Tech University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Admission test scores, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Work experience.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |