Louisiana Tech University

Common Data Set 2020-21

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Acceptance Rate

17.7%

Applications

4,505

Admitted

799

All Extracted Fields

A. General Information

First Name:
Dr. Sheryl S. Shoemaker
Last Name:
Associate Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning
Title:
Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning
Office:
P. O. Box 3148
Address Line 1:
Ruston, Louisiana 71272
Address Line 2:
318-257-2384
City:
oierp@latech.edu
Zipcode
Yes
Country:
No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:
Mailing Address:
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City/State/Zip/Country:
Name of College/University:
318-257-3036
Street Address Line 1:
1-800-LATECH1
Street Address Line 2:
P.O. Box 3178
Street Address Line 3:
Ruston, Louisiana 71272
City
318-257-2499
State
bulldog@latech.edu
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number (Out-of-State Area Code):
If your academic year has changed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, please indicate as other below.
If there is a separate URL for your school’s online application, please specify:
Differs by program (describe):
Classify your undergraduate institution:
x

B. Enrollment And Persistence

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: males
186
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
4314
Total degree-seeking: males
85
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: males
221
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: males
6
Other first-year, degree-seeking: males
10013
All other degree-seeking: males
1113
Total degree-seeking: males
11126
Total All Full-Time Students: Males
0
Total All Part-Tim Students: Males
380
Total All Students: males
86
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: females
220
Other first-year, degree-seeking: females
3540
Total degree-seeking: females
120
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: females
271
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: females
13
Degree-seeking, first-time: females
75
All other degree-seeking: females
177
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
1409
Total graduate Full-Time Students: females
5
Degree-seeking, first-time: females
70
All other degree-seeking: females
94
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: females
1863
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: Unknown
640
Other first-year, degree-seeking: Unknown
874
Total degree-seeking: Unknown
26
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown
133
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
27
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown
340
All other degree-seeking: Unknown
912
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown
5757
Total graduate Full-Time Students: Unknown
34
Degree-seeking, first-time: Unknown
245
All other degree-seeking: Unknown
381
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: Unknown
7923
Total all undergraduates
4
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
138
Asian, non-Hispanic
0
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
138
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
38
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
23
TOTAL
3
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
960
Asian, non-Hispanic
0
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
960
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
439
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
157
TOTAL
36
Black or African American, non-Hispanic
Total (sum of 3 columns to the left)
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic
1504
Asian, non-Hispanic
0
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic
1504
Two or more races, non-Hispanic
596
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
245
TOTAL
59

C. First-Time, First-Year Admission

Percent in top half of high school graduating class
ACT Math
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class
0.07482993197278912
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class
0.4030612244897959
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:
0.4070294784580499
Total first-time, first-year males who applied
2329
Total first-time, first-year females who applied
2176
Total first-time, first-year females who were admitted
798
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who were admitted
1
Total first-time, first-year students of unknown sex who enrolled
No
Total
Percent
Percent who had GPA of 4.0
0.24848484848484848
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99
0.5103030303030303
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
0.8006060606060607
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
0.1993939393939394
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24
0.05515151515151515
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99
0.8856682769726248
Total full-time, first-time, first-year females who enrolled
TOTAL
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74
Top half +
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
bottom half = 100%
Beginning date: Month
Date
Beginning date: Day
Date
Other:
January 5th
Must reply by (date)
C15
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after
C16
Refundable if student does not enroll?
x
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?
Yes
Number of early decision applications received by your institution
Yes
Please provide significant details about your early decision plan:
First or only early decision plan closing date
English
x
Science
x
Of these, units that must be lab
x
Visual/Performing Arts
x
Standardized test scores
ADMISSION
Application Essay
Require
Recommendation(s)
x
Please provide additional information if the importance of any specific academic or nonacademic factors differ by academic program.
SAT with Essay component required
SAT
x
AP
x
CLEP
x
State Exam (specify):
x
ACT Writing: 25th Percentile
Percent
ACT Writing: 50th Percentile
Number
ACT Science: 25th Percentile
0.07671673819742489
ACT Science: 50th Percentile
143
ACT Reading: 25th Percentile
0.9463519313304721
ACT Reading: 50th Percentile
1764
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699
25th Percentile
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599
1060
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499
530
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399
530
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299
22
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total
20
SAT Math: 600-699
75th Percentile
SAT Math: 500-599
1260
SAT Math: 400-499
640
SAT Math: 300-399
630
SAT Math: 200-299
28
SAT Math: Total
26
SAT Composite: 800-999
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
SAT Composite: 600-799
0.09090909090909091
SAT Composite: 400-599
0.34965034965034963
SAT Composite: Total
0.42657342657342656
ACT Composite: 30-36
0
ACT Composite: 24-29
0.9999999999999999
ACT Composite: 12-17
SAT Composite
ACT Composite: 6-11
0.055944055944055944
ACT Composite: Below 6
0.3356643356643357
ACT Composite: Total
0.46153846153846156
ACT English: 30-36
0
ACT English: 24-29
1

D. Transfer Admission

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)
x
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?
x
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
90
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:
semester credit hours
American Council on Education (ACE)
60
Number
30
Unit Type
semester credit hours
Number
Yes
Unit Type
No
Males
321
Females
552
Males
184
Females
321
Males
113
Females
207
Fall
x
Winter
x
Summer
D4
Essay or personal statement
x
Fall Rolling Admission
x

E. Academic Offerings and Policies

Distance learning
x
Double major
x
Dual enrollment
x
Honors Program
x
Independent study
x
Internships
x
Study abroad
x
Teacher certification program
x
Computer literacy
x
Foreign languages
x
History
x
Physical Education
x
Intensive writing
x

F. Student Life

Campus Ministries
x
Choral groups
x
Concert band
x
Dance
x
Drama/theater
x
International Student Organization
x
Jazz band
x
Marching band
x
Music ensembles
x
Musical theater
x
Opera
x
Pep band
x
Radio station
x
Student government
x
Student-run film society
x
Yearbook
x
Name of Cooperating Institution
Grambling State University
Men's residence halls
x
Women's residence halls
x
Apartments for married students
x
Apartments for single students
x
Special housing for disabled students
x
Special housing for international students
x
Theme housing
x

G. Annual Expenses

Tuition: In-district
5553
Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
5553
Tuition: Out-of-state:
14466
Tuition: Nonresident
14586
Tuition: In-district
5553
Tuition: In-state (out-of-district):
5553
Tuition: Out-of-state:
14466
Tuition: Nonresident
14586
Required Fees:
9210
Food and housing (on-campus):
5310
Housing Only (on-campus):
3900
Required Fees:
9210
Food and housing (on-campus):
5310
Housing Only (on-campus):
3900
Transportation:
2169
Transportation
2169
Books and supplies:
6120
Housing only:
3453
Food only:
9573
Food and housing total*
2475
Transportation:
2169

H. Financial Aid

a) Students notified on or about (date): Month
a) Students notified on or about (date):
a) Students notified on or about (date): Day
a) Students notified on or about (date):
If yes, starting date (Month):
Yes
If yes, starting date (Day):
Yes
Federal methodology (FM)
X
Federal
11502176
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
16929459
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
9810591
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
979213
Total Scholarships/Grants
39221439
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
16406624
Federal Work-Study
596898
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
0
Total Self-Help
17003522
Parent Loans
3776567
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
5189873
Athletic Awards
2270672
Federal
34993
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located
12732215
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).
10833696
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college
1179649
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans
X
Federal Nursing Loans
X
Specify:
College/university loans from institutional funds
Total Scholarships/Grants
24780553
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)
7295520
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)
2652967
Total Self-Help
9948487
Parent Loans
6633844
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.
4569118
Athletic Awards
1814117
Federal Pell Grants
H13
State scholarships/grants
X
Private scholarships
X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds
X
United Negro College Fund
X
Federal Nursing Scholarship
X
Specify:
Federal Nursing Scholarship
Alumni affiliation
Non-Need Based
Art
X
Athletics
X
Job skills
X
ROTC
X
Leadership
X
Music/drama
X
Religious affiliation
X
State/district residency
X
Alumni affiliation
Need-Based
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:
State/district residency
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
2044
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
1961
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
1290
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
1282
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
1274
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
633
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
288
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
320
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
0.74
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
12165
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
10777
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
2946
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
2790
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
7701
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
6760
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
4748
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
4686
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
4570
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
2626
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
853
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
967
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
0.68
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
11745
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
9991
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
3570
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
3354
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item $B$1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort)
440
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid
293
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need
231
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid
203
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid
171
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid
151
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid
8
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
9
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
0.41
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans)
5943
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e
4430
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f
2972
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan
2866
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
608
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
4162
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
48
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
9321
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
2201
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
3933
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
184
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
9750
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits)
93
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n
1321
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant
2
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p
10012
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.
1244
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
602
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
595
C. Institutional loan programs.
0
D. State loan programs.
0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
42
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
0.4839
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
0.4783
C. Institutional loan programs.
0
D. State loan programs.
0
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
0.0338
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
23926
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.
23233
C. Institutional loan programs.
N/A
D. State loan programs.
N/A
E. Private student loans made by a bank or lender.
13795
Institution’s own financial aid form
X
Specify:
International Student’s Certification of Finances
FAFSA
H8
CSS Profile
X
State aid form
X
Specify:
Business/Farm Supplement

I. Instructional Faculty And Class Size

A. Total number of instructional faculty
378
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
29
C. Total number who are females
152
D. Total number who are males
226
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
39
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
289
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
85
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
1
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
3
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
A. Total number of instructional faculty
111
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
26
C. Total number who are females
54
D. Total number who are males
57
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
4
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
1
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
1
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
0
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
109
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
A. Total number of instructional faculty
489
B. Total number who are members of minority groups
55
C. Total number who are females
206
D. Total number who are males
283
E. Total number who are nonresidents (international)
43
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree
290
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s
86
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s
1
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.)
112
J. Total number in stand-alone graduate/professional programs in which faculty teach virtually only graduate-level students
0
Fall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio
23
based on ____ students
9442
and ____ faculty
415
2-9
169
10-19
225
20-29
201
30-39
109
40-49
62
50-99
59
100+
4
Total
829
Total
0

J. Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred

Computer and information sciences
0.0006265664160401002
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0.0006265664160401002
Liberal arts/general studies
0.006265664160401002
Health professions and related programs
0.03258145363408521
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0.03884711779448621
Agriculture
0.03571428571428571
Natural resources and conservation
0.021929824561403508
Architecture
0.017543859649122806
Area, ethnic, and gender studies
0
Communication/journalism
0.023809523809523808
Communication technologies
0
Computer and information sciences
0.039473684210526314
Personal and culinary services
0
Education
0.039473684210526314
Engineering
0.14536340852130325
Engineering technologies
0.047619047619047616
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
0.0037593984962406013
Family and consumer sciences
0.03759398496240601
Law/legal studies
0
English
0.010025062656641603
Liberal arts/general studies
0.0018796992481203006
Library science
0
Biological/life sciences
0.06641604010025062
Mathematics and statistics
0.006892230576441102
Military science and military technologies
0
Interdisciplinary studies
0.03070175438596491
Parks and recreation
0.017543859649122806
Philosophy and religious studies
0
Theology and religious vocations
0
Physical sciences
0.014411027568922305
Science technologies
0
Psychology
0.02944862155388471
Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services
0
Public administration and social services
0
Social sciences
0.03258145363408521
Construction trades
0
Mechanic and repair technologies
0
Precision production
0
Transportation and materials moving
0.02506265664160401
Visual and performing arts
0.02756892230576441
Health professions and related programs
0.08646616541353383
Business/marketing
0.18796992481203006
History
0.011278195488721804
TOTAL (should = 100%)
0.9605263157894737