Louisiana Tech University
Common Data Set 2025-26
Acceptance Rate
55.1%
Applications
2,343
Admitted
1,292
Enrolled
84
SAT Math
620-680
SAT Reading
568-673
ACT Composite
27-31
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reported
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants2,343reported count
Admits1,29255%
Class seats847% yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 2,343 | 1,292 | 55% | 84 | School-reported totals. |
Overall yield: 7%. Published yield blends high-commitment ED admits with the rest of the admitted pool.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$52,279
10 yrs after enrollment
64%
6-year completion
$11,864
sticker minus grants
$22,135
federal loans only
All Extracted Fields
667fields parsed from this CDS.
General Information
7 TABLESFirst Name:Stacy
Last Name:Lynch
Title:Director of Institutional Research and Records Management
Office:Office of Institutional Effectiveness, Research, and Planning
Address Line 1:P. O. Box 3148
Zipcode71,272
Country:United States
Phone:(318) 257 - 2372
Email Address:slynch@latech.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://oierp.latech.edu/common-data-set/
City:Ruston
StateLA
Name of College/University:Louisiana Tech University
Street Address Line 1:305 Wisteria Street
CityRuston
StateLA
Zip71,272
Country:United States
Main Phone Number (Area Code)318
Main Phone Number:(318) 257-0211
WWW Home Page Address:https://www.latech.edu/
Admissions Office Street Address (if different) Line 1:201 Mayfield Ave
CityRuston
StateLA
Zip71,272
Country:United States
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):318
Admissions Phone Number:(318) 257-3036
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:1800LATECH1
Admissions Email Address:bulldog@latech.edu
Source of institutional control (Check only one):X
Classify your undergraduate institution:X
CertificateX
AssociateX
Terminal AssociateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Doctoral degree research/scholarshipX
Doctoral degree – professional practiceX
Enrollment And Persistence
5 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESSATX
APX
CLEPX
State Exam (specify):X
Total first-time, first-year who applied9,462
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted7,185
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,326
Total first-time, first-year who applied11,805
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted8,477
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,410
Total first-time, first-year who applied1,292
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted84
Total first-time, first-year who applied7,185
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted2,326
Total academic units4
English4
Mathematics4
Of these, units that must be lab2
Foreign language4
Computer Science1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-8000.4
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-6990.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-2991
SAT Math: 700-8000.5
SAT Math: 600-6990.3
SAT Math: 500-5990.0
SAT Math: 200-2991.0
SAT Composite: 1400-16000.7
SAT Composite: 1200-13990.2
SAT Composite: 400-5991
ACT Composite: 30-360.6
ACT Composite: 24-290.0
ACT Composite: 18-230.0
ACT Composite: Below 61.0
ACT English: 30-360.4
ACT English: 24-290.4
ACT English: 18-230.0
ACT English: Below 61
ACT Math: 30-360.5
ACT Math: 24-290.3
ACT Math: 18-230.0
ACT Math: Below 61
ACT Reading: Below 60
ACT Science: Below 60
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class0.5
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class0.7
Percent in top half of high school graduating class0.3
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class0.1
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class0.9
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Percent who had GPA below 1.01.0
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Percent who had GPA below 1.01.0
Percent who had GPA of 4.00.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.990.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.740.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.490.1
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.240.1
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.990.0
Percent who had GPA below 1.01.0
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:0.99
Application closing date (fall): Month2026-01-01 00:00:00
Application closing date (fall): Day2026-01-01 00:00:00
Beginning date: Month2026-06-05 00:00:00
Beginning date: Day2026-06-05 00:00:00
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?1 TERM UNLESS MILITARY
Transfer Admission
3 TABLESDoes your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E)Yes
If yes, may transfer students earn advanced standing credit by transferring credits earned from course work completed at other colleges/universities?Yes
FallX
WinterX
SpringX
SummerX
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?Yes
College transcript(s)X
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)X
If a minimum high school grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.50
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):2.30
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Must not need remedial courses. Requires same GPA as entering Freshman if transferring less than 24 credits
Fall Rolling AdmissionX
Winter Rolling AdmissionX
Spring Rolling AdmissionX
Summer Rolling AdmissionX
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?No
Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit:D
Number24
Unit TypeCredits
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:60
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution:Credits
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:90
Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution:Credits
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:60
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree:Credits
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:120
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:Credits
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)Yes
Number60
Unit TypeCredits
Number30
Unit TypeCredits
Are the military/veteran credit transfer policies published on your website?Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://catalog.latech.edu/content.php?catoid=14&navoid=490&hl=military+transfer&returnto=search
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:https://catalog.latech.edu/content.php?catoid=14&navoid=490&hl=military+transfer&returnto=search
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESDistance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HistoryX
HumanitiesX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
5 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing1%
Percent who live off campus or commute0%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)0%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing0%
Percent who live off campus or commute1%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Marching bandX
Music ensemblesX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student-run film societyX
YearbookX
Name of Cooperating InstitutionGrambling State University
Air Force ROTC is offered:X
Coed residence hallsX
Men's residence halls (Men)X
Women's residence halls (Females)X
Apartments for married studentsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Cooperative housingX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://www.latech.edu/current-students/financial-aid/resources/net-price-calculator/
Minimum8
Maximum12
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?0%
Financial Aid
13 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)X
Federal$17,400,406
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$18,038,538
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$11,020,875
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,285,932
Total Scholarships/Grants$47,745,751
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$12,872,404
Federal Work-Study$525,303
Total Self-Help$13,397,707
Parent Loans$3,654,508
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$3,978,400
Athletic Awards$1,069,554
Federal$49,123
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$16,167,074
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$13,190,026
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$1,521,090
Total Scholarships/Grants$30,927,313
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$8,150,991
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$3,207,419
Total Self-Help$11,358,410
Parent Loans$6,462,230
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.$5,590,682
Athletic Awards$2,645,565
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.1,247
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Institution’s own financial aid formX
FAFSAX
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:X
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Month2026-04-15 00:00:00
Priority date for filing required financial aid forms: Day2026-04-15 00:00:00
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis)X
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):2026-02-01 00:00:00
If yes, starting date (Day):2026-02-01 00:00:00
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Other (specify):X
Specify:Private Alternative Education Loans
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
United Negro College FundX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
AthleticsX
Job skillsX
ROTCNot Applicable
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
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:N/A
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
2 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratiostudents