Louisiana Tech University

305 Wisteria, Ruston, LA
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As a selective-admissions, comprehensive public university, Louisiana Tech is committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity, public service, and economic development. Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging, yet safe and supportive, community of learners. Louisiana Tech provides a technology-rich, interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research environment to ensure student and faculty success.

Louisiana Tech is a four-year, selective-admissions university awarding associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degrees. As a comprehensive teaching and research university, you will interact with leading professors (even as a freshman) and get to do research as you explore career options. Of Louisiana Tech's 394 faculty members, more than 80 percent hold the doctoral or equivalent degree in their fields. Software engineers, newspaper editors, published authors, practicing architects and medical doctors all bring their expertise to the classroom to enhance learning.

With a reputation for offering a private-college atmosphere at a public university, Tech, a selective admissions university, is dedicated to challenging its students through the efforts of caring faculty members who are passionate about teaching, advising, and research.

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Louisiana Tech University

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Louisiana Tech University, located in Ruston, Louisiana is a coeducational public institution of higher learning with an enrollment of 10,950 students in the 08-09 year. Louisiana Tech was first instituted as the Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana in 1894, then as Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in 1921, and finally as Louisiana Tech University in 1970. The University is perhaps best known for its engineering programs and its athletics, especially men's football and women's basketball. Louisiana Tech is attended by students from 46 states and 68 countries. Louisiana Tech operates on the quarter system while awarding semester hours. Three quarters (fall, winter, spring) equal two semesters at other universities. Louisiana Tech operates a satellite campus at Barksdale Air Force Base in Bossier City.

History

Louisiana Tech University (founded as the Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana) was created and founded by Act 68 of the Acts of the State of Louisiana of 1894, established "for the education of the white children of the State of Louisiana in the arts and sciences" (Act 68, Section 1). Classes began September 5, 1895, with 202 students and five faculty members. The Industrial Institute conferred its first degree, a Bachelor of Industry, on 5 June 1897 to Harry Howard.

After a short time, the name of the school was changed to Louisiana Industrial Institute. During its first decade, the school was limited to two structures, the main building or Old Main, and a mechanics building, but during the 1910s and 1920s, additional structures were built, including dormitories and a dining hall. In 1921, the state constitutional convention changed the name of the school to the Louisiana Polytechnic Institute, and gave it permission to grant the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.

In 1927, the library had outgrown Old Main and was given its own building. During the 1930s, the South Campus was constructed for the School of Agriculture. In 1935, the first football stadium was completed. On January 6, 1936, Old Main burned to the ground. The modern library stands on its site.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Bulldogs

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
9,739
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
92%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 9,380
Students Receiving Aid:
56%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 20
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 92%
Part-Time 8%
Men vs. Women
Men 54%
Women 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 72%
African-American 17%
Other 10%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 87%
Out-of-State 13%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Louisiana 87%
Texas 5%
Arkansas 3%
Tennessee 0%
Mississippi 0%
Percent of Students International: 6%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 33%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Western Athletic Conference)
Basketball (Western Athletic Conference)
Baseball (Western Athletic Conference)
Track (Western Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 4,070 $ 9,380  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,951 $ 8,856  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 119 $ 119  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,719 24%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,608 35%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,747 23%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,244 21%  
Any Aid:
   56%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 83% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 91%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 20, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 20.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Recommended
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Recommended
Test Scores: Recommended

Degree Programs at Louisiana Tech University

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors
Master's Level Majors

College Advice

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michael C
michael C
Question: About Louisiana Tech University?
I am thinking about going there, so i want to know everything about their fee information,how much per credit hout, living, something like that. Cause i kinda dont understand the table they provide in their website.
7 months ago
Elijah M
Elijah M
Best Answer
The best way to find out info is to find a student. You can start looking for contact information for Louisiana universities here. http://www.collegereviewed.com/Louisiana-Colleges-Universities.html Students always seem to know what's up better than outsiders since they spend so much time on campus.
barnell a
barnell a
Question: What can you tell me about Louisiana Tech University in Rustin Louisiana. I am thinking about going. there?
I want to know about the education programs, the demographics, and the things to do around campus. Any other information is appreciated.
20 months ago
kungfufighting66
kungf...
Best Answer
The best information is to go on their website, but I can tell you lots cuz I am a graduate from there. Not knowing what you like to do, it will be hard to tell you what will be there to interest you, but I'll do the basic rundowns. The best programs are the engineering and computer types. They get the most funding and have the most recent technology. I was on south campus (which most Techsters don't even know is there). It was all of the animal sciences (including pre-vet), forestry, and plant science stuff. It was quiet and everyone knew everyone. The teachers were great, helpful and knowledgable, and we had a very good time. But, it has some of the worst programs. Not that the teachers don't try their best. Just that the big wigs don't give a toot about the programs so they don't give any funding to them so everyone has to work with items that are years old. I would say about 55% whites, 25% blacks, 15% Indians/Arabs, and 5% everything else. You do have the bad teachers, but most of them are pretty good. Everyone there is helpful, but sometimes they give you the runaround and you end up going all over campus to get help for something that you were supposed to be helped at the first place you went. Parking sucks, though (or it did when I went there). Really, really. I think they were attempting to fix that problem when I left, though. The Tech library is huge. Tech has a lot of organizations, including religious and helping community type ones. When I was going there, they would have five to six concerts a year, including one big one in May. They have had Nickelback, Alien Ant Farm, Three Doors Down, and Goo Goo Dolls. They have things like Casino Night where you get dressed up and go to the casino they created, using fake money of course. They do have a lot of stuff like that, but I hardly ever went to one, so that's they only one I can think of off the top of my head. They do have pingpong, baseball, and flag football competitions where you get a team and sign up for it. There is a swimming pool, bike trails, baseball, basketball, football, volleyball, tennis. Ruston doen't have any bars, but right outside of town is a place called Rabb's, which throws tons of concerts (mainly country). They now also have a movie theatre (which of course they get after I graduate and move away). There is a big public library there. There is lots of good places to eat, including Monjuni's and Big Daddy's BBQ (if you go there get the baked potato. It's the hugest one I've ever seen). Monroe is 30 minutes away and Shreveport is 45-60 minutes. They both also have tons to do in those cities. Casinos, bars, movies, museums, zoos, and the like. Monroe has the Civic Center which hosts a good fair, concerts, and the Ike Hamilton Expo center, which does rodeos and livestock stuff. Shreveport has the CenturyTel, hosts the State Fair, and has the Red River Revel every year. All in all, I enjoyed my time there. The townspeople were friendly, the school was great, and there was no end to the stuff to do.
college_guy_la
college...
Question: Whats life like in North Louisiana?
I am going to college at Louisiana Tech University as a transfer student. I was wondering what North Louisiana has to offer for fun. Any great places to dine/eat? How is the fall down there..like the average temperature? Also, how cold does it get during the winter time, im from Wisconsin and it gets reaaal cold! thanks
34 months ago
Hidisar
Hidisar
Best Answer
It is interesting here. We are a cross section of all of Louisiana. I am from Shreveport. We have lots to do for the college set. The seasons are mild. Last year I was still in shorts up until November. I hope you like it here. You will be between Monroe and Shreveport/Bossier. There are bucket fulls of new restaurants in both places. My kids are between 18 and 23. I will ask them for ideas and answer you back again. Good luck.

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