What Louisiana Tech costs
Louisiana Tech University charges $10,125 a year in published tuition and fees for Louisiana residents, about $5,062 a semester, and $16,866 a year for students from other states, about $8,433 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,280 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,771 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Louisiana Tech
For fall 2024, Louisiana Tech University received 8,491 applications and admitted 7,336 students, and 2,453 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1100 and 1310.
What Louisiana Tech students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Louisiana Tech University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 104 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 83 |
| Business Administration and Management | 78 |
| Multi- / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 76 |
| Health Services / Allied Health / Health Sciences | 69 |
| Computer Science | 68 |
| Accounting | 60 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 60 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Louisiana Tech
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Grambling State University, Grambling, Louisiana: about 4 miles away
- University of Louisiana at Monroe, Monroe, Louisiana: about 33 miles away
Colleges like Louisiana Tech
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Stephen F Austin State University, Nacogdoches, Texas: 8,728 undergraduates
- Prairie View A & M University, Prairie View, Texas: 8,877 undergraduates
- East Texas A&M University, Commerce, Texas: 9,912 undergraduates
- West Texas A & M University, Canyon, Texas: 6,917 undergraduates
- Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas: 12,673 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is Louisiana Tech University's acceptance rate? 86.4% for fall 2024: 7,336 of 8,491 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Louisiana Tech University? $10,125 a year for in-state students and $16,866 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Louisiana Tech University? About 8,300 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What SAT scores do Louisiana Tech University students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1100–1310.
What is the campus setting at Louisiana Tech University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Louisiana Tech University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Louisiana Tech University