Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · Public · 8,312 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,676 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $8,619 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $11,146 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $15,674 |
| Over $110,000 | $16,207 |
| All incomes (average) | $11,864 |
Sticker tuition: $10,125 in-state, $16,866 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 86%
- Average SAT
- 1191
- Median ACT
- 25
- Students with Pell grants
- 22%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 64%
- Freshman retention
- 82%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $52,279
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,135
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business18%
Health & Nursing18%
Engineering13%
Computer Science6%
Biology & Life Sciences6%
Psychology4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Environmental Studies3%
Social Sciences2%
Architecture2%
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