Louisiana Tech University, LA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Louisiana Tech University Rankings
Affordability87
Selectivity54
Retention45
Graduation9
Earnings36
Diversity40
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Louisiana Tech University
90%
Bachelor’s
10%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture2%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing17%
Communication, Journalism2%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education5%
Engineering16%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs10%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences4%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities3%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies6%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences3%
Transportation and Materials Moving2%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into Louisiana Tech University
63%
Admission Rate
475
Median SAT Math
445
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)450–500
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)420–470
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Louisiana Tech University
$10K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$20K
Average Total Cost
$10K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $8K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $10K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $12K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $13K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Louisiana Tech University
32%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$223
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 33% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 19% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 67% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 74% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Louisiana Tech University
79%
Retention Rate
30%
Transfer Rate
16%
Withdrawal Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 35% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 54% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 55% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 38% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 37% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 56% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 57% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 39% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 58% | 41% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 28% | 40% | 44% |
| Other race | 60% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Louisiana Tech University
91%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$51K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 91% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $51K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $40K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Louisiana Tech University
8,192
Undergraduates
90%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
1,287
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 6% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Louisiana Tech University, LA
Grambling State University
4 miles, W
Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe
30 miles, E
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31 miles, E
Platt College-McCann-Monroe
32 miles, E