Louisiana Tech University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - ExcellentQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

ReviewMajors / RatingsTuition / LoansFaculty / SalariesCampus CrimeAdmissions

Louisiana Tech University is a medium four-year, public school with 10,840 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1894 and is the only school located in Ruston, Louisiana.

Academic Offerings

Louisiana Tech University will give you the option to get an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
93
Louisiana Tech University follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 93 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Engineering, Medical, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Louisiana Tech University is high at 81% (well above Louisiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at Louisiana Tech University is average: 63%. Approximately 33% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Louisiana Tech University is reasonable: 23:1. Learn more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are slightly high, about $13,200 per academic year. The additional fees at Louisiana Tech University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $3,700, which makes it a total of $16,900 a year.

Read the details about Louisiana Tech University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
62%
Doable
According to government data, 7,595 applications were submitted and 4,737 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Louisiana Tech University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,000
Low
Louisiana Tech University provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Louisiana Tech University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
Louisiana Tech University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 2,600 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - around $3,000 per academic year.

Air Force ROTC programs are available at Louisiana Tech University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Louisiana Tech University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Louisiana Tech University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Louisiana Tech University
1310 West Railroad Avenue
Ruston, Louisiana
71272, USA
Louisiana Tech University Location Map - Street View
Louisiana Tech University Location Map - City View

Alternatives to Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana State University ShreveportLouisiana State University ShreveportShreveport, LA
Louisiana State University Shreveport Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $6k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. About 8,800 students. Relatively safe campus. Best known for offering management, business, and medical programs. ROTC programs. ACT 22 to enroll.

Northwestern State University of LouisianaNorthwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $16k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. Approximately 9,400 students. Very dangerous campus. Well known for nursing, general studies, and education programs. ROTC programs. ACT 21 to enroll.

University of Louisiana at MonroeUniversity of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $18k. Affordable on-campus housing option. More than 8,400 students. Dangerous campus. Has strong presence in psychology, education, and business programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 1180, ACT 23 to enroll.

Southern Arkansas UniversitySouthern Arkansas UniversityMagnolia, AR
Southern Arkansas University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $12k. Affordable on-campus housing option. About 5,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Focus on education, general studies, and business programs. ACT 21 to enroll.

Louisiana State University AlexandriaLouisiana State University AlexandriaAlexandria, LA
Louisiana State University Alexandria Rating
Associate's and bachelor's degrees. Tuition: $5k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing option. About 4,300 students. Safe campus. Offers strong general studies, nursing, and psychology programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 960, ACT 20 to enroll.

Alcorn State UniversityAlcorn State UniversityAlcorn State, MS
Alcorn State University Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $8k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Roughly 3,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Places a focus on biology, education, and nursing programs. ROTC programs are offered. ACT 20 to enroll.

University of Arkansas at MonticelloUniversity of Arkansas at MonticelloMonticello, AR
University of Arkansas at Monticello Rating
Associate's, bachelor's, and master's degrees. Tuition: $11k. Affordable on-campus housing. More than 2,800 students. Dangerous campus. Well known for their general studies, education, and business programs. ROTC programs.

Grambling State UniversityGrambling State UniversityGrambling, LA
Grambling State University Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $5k. Reasonably priced on-campus housing. Around 5,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Strong criminal justice, biology, and social work programs. ROTC programs are offered. SAT 880, ACT 17 to enroll.

Panola CollegePanola CollegeCarthage, TX
Panola College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $1k. On-campus housing. More than 2,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Specializes in general studies, nursing, and medical assistant programs.

Texarkana CollegeTexarkana CollegeTexarkana, TX
Texarkana College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $2k. Affordable on-campus housing. Approximately 3,800 students. Safe campus. Strong nursing, general studies, and industrial technologies programs.

Other Nearby Colleges



Unitech Training Academy West MonroeUnitech Training Academy West MonroeWest Monroe, LA
Unitech Training Academy West Monroe Rating
More than 100 students. Safe campus. Focus on medical assistant program.

Cloyd's Beauty School 1Cloyd's Beauty School 1West Monroe, LA
Cloyd's Beauty School 1 Rating
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus.

Miller Motte College McCann MonroeMiller Motte College McCann MonroeMonroe, LA
Miller Motte College McCann Monroe Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $9k. Over 200 students. Safe campus. Focus on medical assistant and medical programs.

Cloyd's Barber School 2Cloyd's Barber School 2Monroe, LA
Cloyd's Barber School 2 Rating
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus.

Celebrity Stylist Beauty SchoolCelebrity Stylist Beauty SchoolMonroe, LA
Celebrity Stylist Beauty School Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Celebrity Barber SchoolCelebrity Barber SchoolMonroe, LA
Celebrity Barber School Rating
Outstanding student retention rate. More than 100 students. Safe campus.

Cloyd's Beauty School 3Cloyd's Beauty School 3Monroe, LA
Cloyd's Beauty School 3 Rating
Over 100 students. Generally safe campus.

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community CollegeNorthwest Louisiana Technical Community CollegeMinden, LA
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $3k. Around 1,000 students. Safe campus. Top offerings include industrial technologies, welding, and nursing programs.

Louisiana Delta Community CollegeLouisiana Delta Community CollegeMonroe, LA
Louisiana Delta Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $3k. Around 4,200 students. Safe campus. Has strong presence in general studies, nursing, and industrial technologies programs.

South Arkansas Community CollegeSouth Arkansas Community CollegeEl Dorado, AR
South Arkansas Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $4k. Around 1,200 students. Safe campus. Best known for offering nursing, medical assistant, and medical programs.


Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City, LA
Bossier Parish Community College Rating
Associate's degrees. Tuition: $3k. Roughly 6,400 students. Safe campus. Top offerings include general studies, criminal justice, and business programs.


VH Barber & Styling AcademyVH Barber & Styling AcademyBossier City, LA
VH Barber & Styling Academy Rating
Outstanding retention rate. About 100 students. Safe campus.

Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty SchoolPat Goins Benton Road Beauty SchoolShreveport, LA
Pat Goins Benton Road Beauty School Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Around 200 students. Safe campus.

Centenary College of LouisianaCentenary College of LouisianaShreveport, LA
Centenary College of Louisiana Rating
Bachelor's and master's degrees. Tuition: $39k. Moderately priced on-campus housing option. Around 600 students. Very dangerous campus. Focus on biology, business, and management programs. Affiliated with United Methodist Church. ACT 24 to enroll.

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center ShreveportLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center ShreveportShreveport, LA
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Shreveport Rating
Bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Tuition: $20k. Over 1,100 students. Very dangerous campus. Best known for medical, medical assistant, and physical therapy programs.

Digital Media InstituteDigital Media InstituteShreveport, LA
Digital Media Institute Rating
Associate's degrees. Outstanding retention rate. Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Best known for offering graphic design and animation program.

Bos Man's Barber CollegeBos Man's Barber CollegeShreveport, LA
Bos Man's Barber College Rating
Outstanding retention rate. Over 100 students. Safe campus.

Ayers Career CollegeAyers Career CollegeShreveport, LA
Ayers Career College Rating
Tuition: $14k. More than 200 students. Generally safe campus. Well known for their industrial technologies and HVAC programs.

Quick College Search

Click to Search Colleges
search by college name, city, or state

Similar Programs in Louisiana

Accounting and Finance
Read about 29 accounting and finance schools and colleges in New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Monroe, Alexandria, Metairie, and 14 more cities. Around 2,000 accounting and finance diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for accounting and finance programs in LA is around $23,100.

Agriculture
Get the details about 10 agriculture schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, Monroe, Eunice, Schriever, Ruston, Lake Charles, and New Orleans. Approximately 400 agriculture diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for agriculture programs in LA is roughly $8,800.

Architecture
We list 5 architecture schools and colleges in New Orleans, Ruston, Baton Rouge, and Lafayette. Around 300 architecture diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for architecture programs in LA is about $27,400.

Art
Read about 19 art schools and colleges in New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Ruston, Natchitoches, Lafayette, and 8 more cities. Around 500 art degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for art programs in LA - $19,000.

Biology
Our directory contains 25 biology schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 other cities. About 2,400 biology diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for biology programs in LA: $24,300.

Broadcasting
We list 5 broadcasting schools and colleges in New Orleans, Bossier City, Pineville, and Ruston. Around 100 broadcasting degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for broadcasting programs in LA is about $24,500.

Business
We reviewed 36 business schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Lafayette, and 15 more cities. About 7,100 business diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for business programs in LA - $12,100.

Chemistry
We list 22 chemistry schools and colleges in New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Lafayette, Eunice, and 10 other cities. Around 700 chemistry degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for chemistry programs in LA is around $18,100.

Communication and Journalism
We reviewed 18 communication and journalism schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 other cities. Around 1,100 communication and journalism diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for communication and journalism programs in LA is approximately $22,100.

Computer Science
We list 40 computer science schools and colleges in New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, and 17 other cities. Approximately 1,400 computer science diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for computer science programs in LA is about $14,300.

Construction
Our listing contains 15 construction schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Monroe, Bossier City, Lafayette, Ruston, Minden, and 7 more cities. About 700 construction diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for construction programs in LA is approximately $14,300.

Economics
Our listing contains 10 economics schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Ruston, Lafayette, Pineville, Grambling, and Shreveport. Around 400 economics degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for economics programs in LA: $43,300.

Education
Our directory contains 28 education schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, and 13 more cities. About 3,100 education diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for education programs in LA: $12,200.

Electrical and Electronics
We reviewed 17 electrical and electronics schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, Bossier City, Monroe, and 12 more cities. Approximately 500 electrical and electronics diplomas are awarded each year. Average tuition for electrical and electronics programs in LA: $4,700.

Engineering
Get the details about 25 engineering schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Thibodaux, Grambling, and 14 other cities. Approximately 2,100 engineering degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for engineering programs in LA is approximately $12,900.

English and Literature
Get the details about 21 English and literature schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 more cities. Approximately 600 English and literature degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for English and literature programs in LA is roughly $20,100.

Fashion
Our directory contains 2 fashion schools and colleges in Baton Rouge and Ruston. Around 100 fashion diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for fashion programs in LA: $8,600.

Flight and Aviation
Get the details about 7 flight and aviation schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, Ruston, Lake Charles, New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, and Monroe. Approximately 200 flight and aviation diplomas are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for flight and aviation programs in LA: $8,000.

Foreign Languages
Get the details about 14 foreign languages schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Pineville, Lafayette, Hammond, Ruston, and Monroe. Approximately 200 foreign languages diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for foreign languages programs in LA is approximately $28,000.

Forestry
We list 4 forestry schools and colleges in Alexandria, Lake Charles, Baton Rouge, and Ruston. Around 100 forestry diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for forestry programs in LA is approximately $7,800.

General Studies
Get the details about 34 general studies schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Monroe, Lafayette, and 17 more cities. Around 6,400 general studies diplomas and certificates are granted every academic year. Average tuition for general studies programs in LA is around $7,000.

Geography
We reviewed 4 geography schools and colleges in Ruston, Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Chalmette. Approximately 100 geography diplomas and certificates are awarded every year. Average tuition for geography programs in LA: $8,100.

Graphic Design and Animation
Get the details about 12 graphic design and animation schools and colleges in New Orleans, Lafayette, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Pineville, Bossier City, Ruston, and Lake Charles. Around 200 graphic design and animation diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for graphic design and animation programs in LA is roughly $16,200.

History
Get the details about 19 history schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 more cities. About 400 history degrees are granted every year. Average tuition for history programs in LA: $21,000.

Industrial Technologies
Our directory contains 20 industrial technologies schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Thibodaux, Hammond, Ruston, and 14 other cities. Approximately 2,300 industrial technologies degrees are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for industrial technologies programs in LA is about $5,300.

Interior Design
We reviewed 3 interior design schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, Ruston, and Lafayette. About 100 interior design degrees are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for interior design programs in LA is roughly $12,800.

Laboratory Assistance
Learn about 23 laboratory assistance schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Lafayette, Eunice, and 11 other cities. About 500 laboratory assistance diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for laboratory assistance programs in LA is around $10,300.

Library and Museum
Our directory contains 7 library and museum schools and colleges in Natchitoches, Baton Rouge, Ruston, Monroe, New Orleans, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. Around 200 library and museum diplomas are granted every academic year. Average tuition for library and museum programs in LA - $8,700.

Management
Read about 34 management schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Lake Charles, and 14 more cities. Approximately 7,300 management degrees are awarded every year. Average tuition for management programs in LA - $12,600.

Marketing and Advertising
Get the details about 18 marketing and advertising schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Ruston, Monroe, Hammond, and 8 other cities. About 900 marketing and advertising degrees are granted each year. Average tuition for marketing and advertising programs in LA is around $22,800.

Mathematics
Get the details about 20 mathematics schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 more cities. About 400 mathematics diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for mathematics programs in LA: $34,200.

Medical
We list 40 medical schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette, Monroe, Alexandria, Lake Charles, and 15 more cities. About 4,100 medical diplomas are granted every year. Average tuition for medical programs in LA is around $21,700.

Medical Assistant
Our listing contains 44 medical assistant schools and colleges in New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Monroe, Houma, Shreveport, and 19 more cities. About 2,100 medical assistant diplomas are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for medical assistant programs in LA - $11,300.

Music
Read about 18 music schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, Natchitoches, Lafayette, and 10 more cities. Around 500 music diplomas and certificates are granted each year. Average tuition for music programs in LA is roughly $21,300.

Natural Resources and Environment
We reviewed 13 natural resources and environment schools and colleges in New Orleans, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Ruston, Thibodaux, Hammond, Schriever, Lake Charles, and Bossier City. About 600 natural resources and environment diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for natural resources and environment programs in LA is around $18,200.

Nursing
We reviewed 41 nursing schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Hammond, Monroe, and 22 other cities. About 4,600 nursing diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for nursing programs in LA is around $11,100.

Occupational Therapy
Learn about 19 occupational therapy schools and colleges in New Orleans, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Natchitoches, Lake Charles, Bossier City, and 10 other cities. Around 900 occupational therapy diplomas and certificates are awarded each academic year. Average tuition for occupational therapy programs in LA is roughly $15,900.

Office and Clerical Services
Get the details about 18 office and clerical services schools and colleges in Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Gonzales, Ruston, Bossier City, and 13 more cities. About 400 office and clerical services diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for office and clerical services programs in LA is roughly $5,700.

Photography
We reviewed 3 photography schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, Ruston, and New Orleans. Approximately 100 photography diplomas and certificates are awarded each year. Average tuition for photography programs in LA is roughly $8,100.

Physics
Learn about 10 physics schools and colleges in New Orleans, Natchitoches, Baton Rouge, Ruston, Lafayette, and Hammond. Around 200 physics diplomas and certificates are awarded every academic year. Average tuition for physics programs in LA is about $22,800.

Political Science
We reviewed 16 political science schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, Hammond, Ruston, Lake Charles, and 7 more cities. Around 700 political science degrees are granted every academic year. Average tuition for political science programs in LA: $30,200.

Psychology
We list 26 psychology schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Alexandria, Lake Charles, Grambling, Ruston, and 10 more cities. Around 2,400 psychology diplomas are granted each academic year. Average tuition for psychology programs in LA is roughly $20,200.

Sociology and Anthropology
We reviewed 17 sociology and anthropology schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Hammond, Ruston, Lake Charles, Grambling, and 7 other cities. Approximately 700 sociology and anthropology diplomas and certificates are granted every year. Average tuition for sociology and anthropology programs in LA is around $25,900.

Urban Development
Get the details about 7 urban development schools and colleges in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Ruston, and Lafayette. Around 200 urban development diplomas and certificates are granted each academic year. Average tuition for urban development programs in LA is about $21,800.

Work and Family Studies
Get the details about 21 work and family studies schools and colleges in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Alexandria, Lafayette, Grambling, Schriever, Bossier City, and 13 more cities. Around 600 work and family studies diplomas are awarded every year. Average tuition for work and family studies programs in LA is about $11,700.