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LeTourneau University - Longview

2100 S Mobberly Ave, Longview, TX 75607

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Statue of R.G. LeTourneau near the front entrance of campus.
Statue of R.G. LeTourneau near the front entrance of campus.
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LeTourneau University - Longview School Description

LeTourneau University is a co-educational, interdenominational Christian university built upon a foundation of biblical authority, which seeks to glorify God by integrating faith, learning and living. Recognizing that all knowledge comes from the Creator, the university helps students develop a maturing relationship with God, encouraging them to know Him through His Son, Jesus Christ. LeTourneau is a comprehensive academic institution, offering undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, and setting standards of excellence in engineering, technology, the liberal arts, business, aeronautical science, education and the sciences. These programs are distinguished by an approach that provides students with the pure intellectual excitement of learning, coupled with real life problem-solving opportunities. At the core of all programs is an emphasis on developing communication and critical thinking skills.

LETU’s 162-acre main campus is located in Longview, Texas, serving nearly 1,700 students. LETU serves more than 2,200 students through business degree and teacher certification programs online and at Texas education centers in Austin, Bedford, Dallas, Houston and Tyler. LeTourneau University’s main campus in Longview, Texas, a progressive hub city nestled among the beautiful pine-forested hills and lakes of East Texas. Sure, we may be a 1, 568 mile journey from L.A. and 1, 452 miles from the Big Apple, but Longviewites live the good life in a town where family, faith and community are a big deal.

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LeTourneau University - Longview

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LeTourneau University is a private, nondenominational Christian university located in Longview, Texas with flagship programs in engineering, aeronautical science, business and education. The university also provides business and education programs for working adults in educational centers around Texas. Founded as LeTourneau Technical Institute in February 1946 by R.G. LeTourneau with his wife Evelyn, the school initially educated veterans returning from World War II but has grown into a nationally-recognized master's-granting university, as ranked in "America's Best Colleges" by US News and World Report. Total enrollment of LeTourneau University is over 4,000.

History

R.G. LeTourneau founded LeTourneau Technical Institute in February 1946 on the site of the recently-abandoned Harmon General Hospital, a World War II hospital specialized in treating servicemen with neurological and dermatological issues. LeTourneau bought the site from the United States government with the help of Longview News publisher Carl Estes and other Longview community leaders for one dollar with the conditions that for the next 10 years, the U.S. government could reclaim the 156 acres (631,000 m²) and 220 buildings in the event of an emergency and no new construction or demolition could occur. The United States government also insisted that LeTourneau establish a vocational school for war veterans on the premises.

The State of Texas chartered the school on February 20, 1946 and classes were first held on April 1. At that point, enrollment at LeTourneau was exclusively male and predominantly veterans. For the first two years, LeTourneau provided an academy section to allow the completion of the junior and senior years of high school as well as a college section that offered two-year tradeskill programs and a four-year technology program. Students attended classes on alternating days; while one half of the students were in class, the other half worked at R.G. LeTourneau's nearby LeTourneau Incorporated manufacturing plant, thus satisfying the laboratory requirements of all of the industrial courses.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Interdenominational
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Yellow Jackets

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
3,609
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,910
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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LeTourneau University - Longview Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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LeTourneau University - Longview Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 74%
Women 26%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 64%
African-American 22%
Hispanic 8%
Other 5%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 52%
Out-of-State 48%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 52%
Pennsylvania 4%
California 4%
Oregon 3%
Minnesota 2%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 46%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (American Southwest Conference)
Baseball (American Southwest Conference)

LeTourneau University - Longview Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 17,910    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 17,710    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 200    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,467 29%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,629 44%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 5,467 97%  
Student Loans:
 $ 6,786 91%  
Any Aid:
   99%  

LeTourneau University - Longview Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 70% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 77%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 510, Math: 520
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 640, Math: 650
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 48%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 22, Verbal: 21, Math: 22
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 28, Verbal: 28, Math: 27

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on LeTourneau University - Longview

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is this a good university to go to . Do u have any advice regarding this school or has anyone recieved a degree from this university ?
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Best Answer

I have a young friend who attends LeTourneau to study kinesiology / physical therapy. She is very happy with the education she is receiving and the atmosphere. It was important to her to go to a Christian college, and she feels LeTourneau was a great fit, it was her first choice. She is not originally from Longview or very nearby, but feels comfortable there. Whatever college you are interested in, go visit the campus. That's the best way to see if it feels like a good fit for you. Good luck!

Photos

  • Statue of R.G. LeTourneau near the front entrance of campus.
    Statue of R.G. LeTourneau near the front entrance of campus. [source]
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  • July 10, 2003 - One of the last WWII barracks being destroyed.
    July 10, 2003 - One of the last WWII barracks being destroyed. [source]
  • The LeTourneau University campus in 2003. Taken from the passenger seat of one of LeTourneau's very own Cessna training planes.
    The LeTourneau University campus in 2003. Taken from the passenger seat of one of LeTourneau's very own Cessna training planes. [source]
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