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Louisiana Tech University
- 305 Wisteria
- Ruston, LA 71272
- OPEID College Code: 00200800
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- General Phone: (318) 257-2000
- President: Daniel D. Reneau
- Website: www.latech.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 10,564
- College Mascot: Bulldogs
Note: Men's Team - College Mascot: Lady Techsters
Note: Women's Team 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.latech.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,360 | 2,002 | 4,362 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,551 (66%) | 1,315 (66%) | 2,866 (66%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 861 (56%) | 731 (56%) | 1,592 (56%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,411 | 94% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 37% | 30% | 38% | 48% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,635 | $3,042 | $2,818 | $2,435 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.5% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Number in Default | 78 | 48 | 53 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,193 | 2,135 | 1,643 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,622 | $4,502 | $4,070 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,932 | $9,812 | $9,380 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,470 | $4,365 | $4,155 |
| Other Expenses | $3,282 | $2,391 | $2,391 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,174 | $12,458 | $11,816 |
| Out of State | $19,484 | $17,768 | $17,126 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $6,422 | $5,702 | $5,270 |
| Out of State | $11,732 | $11,012 | $10,580 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $6,422 | $5,702 | $5,270 |
| Out of State | $11,732 | $11,012 | $10,580 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,564 Undergraduate: 8,356 Graduate: 2,208
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,022 Female: 5,542
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,346 Female: 4,010
- Graduate Gender Male: 676 Female: 1,532
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,621 Part-Time: 2,943
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 6,726 Part-Time: 1,630
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 895 Part-Time: 1,313
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 402 | 4% |
| American Indian | 48 | 0.5% |
| Black | 1,733 | 16% |
| Asian | 110 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 2% |
| White | 7,397 | 70% |
| Unknown | 707 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 268 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,676 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 2,538 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,879 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 960 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 526 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 416 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 606 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 486 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 209 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,381 | 1,182 | 199 |
| Faculty Status | 582 | 457 | 125 |
| Tenured Faculty | 197 | 194 | 3 |
| Graduate Assistants | 397 | - | 397 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 650 | 490 | 160 |
| Primarily Instruction | 562 | 438 | 124 |
| Primarily Research | 80 | 47 | 33 |
| Primarily Public Service | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 15 | 15 | - |
| Other Professionals | 268 | 238 | 30 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 448 | 439 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 158 | 156 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 73 | 72 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 163 | 157 | 6 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $58,178 (355) | $63,412 (206) | $50,942 (149) |
| Professor | $74,638 (53) | $76,780 (40) | $68,046 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $65,823 (77) | $69,335 (44) | $61,141 (33) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,009 (143) | $59,579 (90) | $52,644 (53) |
| Instructor | $37,694 (53) | $40,374 (16) | $36,534 (37) |
| Lecturer | $61,684 (14) | $62,735 (13) | $48,028 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,204 (77) | $89,698 (57) | $76,247 (20) |
| Professor | $111,791 (31) | $116,403 (25) | $92,574 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $90,630 (16) | $91,776 (11) | $88,109 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $78,304 (11) | $82,342 (6) | $73,459 (5) |
| Instructor | $46,161 (14) | $48,328 (11) | $38,213 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $60,380 (432) | $65,575 (263) | $52,296 (169) |
| Professor | $80,849 (84) | $83,880 (65) | $70,477 (19) |
| Associate Professor | $67,257 (93) | $70,486 (55) | $62,582 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $57,513 (154) | $60,066 (96) | $53,287 (58) |
| Instructor | $37,709 (67) | $40,035 (27) | $36,139 (40) |
| Lecturer | $61,684 (14) | $62,735 (13) | $48,028 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,590,988 | $1,553,772 | $1,037,216 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 361 | 212 | 149 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 299 | 182 | 117 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 14 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 119 | 60 | 59 |
| Football | 95 | 95 | - |
| Golf | 8 | 8 | - |
| Soccer | 27 | - | 27 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 7 | - | 7 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Bowling | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $126,691 | $44,039 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $62,796 | $25,119 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 39 | 22 | 17 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Bowling | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 15%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 47% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 49% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 76% |
| American Indian | 53% |
| Black | 36% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 50% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 27% |
| 5 Years | 43% |
| 6 Years | 46% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 5 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 6 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Robbery | 2 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 3 |
| Burglary | 20 | 26 |
| Vehicle Theft | 4 | 11 |
| Arson | 2 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 13 | 16 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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