Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech)
- 305 Wisteria
- Ruston, LA 71272
- OPEID College Code: 00200800
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- General Phone: (318) 257-2000
- President: Daniel D. Reneau
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 10,564
- College Alias: LA Tech
- College Mascot: Bulldogs
Note: Men's Team - College Mascot: Lady Techsters
Note: Women's Team 
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- 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
- Website
- www.latech.edu
- Mission Statement
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- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - LA Tech 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.latech.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- 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 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,351 | 2,003 | 4,354 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,521 (65%) | 1,296 (65%) | 2,817 (65%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 844 (55%) | 713 (55%) | 1,557 (55%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 54 | 4% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,430 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 590 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 27 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: LA Tech 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
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.0% | 3.5% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 86 | 78 | 48 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,720 | 2,193 | 2,135 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2008-09 | 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $5,035 | $4,622 | $4,502 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,035 | $4,622 | $4,502 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,345 | $9,932 | $9,812 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,740 | $4,470 | $4,365 |
| Other Expenses | $3,459 | $3,282 | $2,391 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $15,034 | $14,174 | $12,458 |
| In-State | $15,034 | $14,174 | $12,458 |
| Out of State | $20,344 | $19,484 | $17,768 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $6,835 | $6,422 | $5,702 |
| In-State | $6,835 | $6,422 | $5,702 |
| Out of State | $12,145 | $11,732 | $11,012 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,835 | $6,422 | $5,702 |
| In-State | $6,835 | $6,422 | $5,702 |
| Out of State | $12,145 | $11,732 | $11,012 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
- 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 | 1,374 | 1,181 | 193 |
| Faculty Status | 625 | 521 | 104 |
| Tenured Faculty | 196 | 194 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 401 | - | 401 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 676 | 513 | 163 |
| Primarily Instruction | 581 | 443 | 138 |
| Primarily Research | 86 | 65 | 21 |
| Primarily Public Service | 9 | 5 | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 12 | 12 | - |
| Other Professionals | 244 | 220 | 24 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 442 | 436 | 6 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 157 | 154 | 3 |
| Skilled Crafts | 74 | 74 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 158 | 155 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $59,554 (351) | $64,183 (199) | $53,494 (152) |
| Professor | $77,473 (45) | $80,249 (33) | $69,838 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $67,832 (80) | $70,730 (49) | $63,251 (31) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,133 (143) | $58,938 (85) | $56,953 (58) |
| Instructor | $39,103 (48) | $42,320 (14) | $37,778 (34) |
| Lecturer | $62,560 (15) | $63,529 (14) | $48,989 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $88,210 (83) | $94,256 (62) | $70,360 (21) |
| Professor | $117,125 (33) | $121,306 (28) | $93,710 (5) |
| Associate Professor | $92,568 (18) | $93,397 (13) | $90,411 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $80,428 (9) | $82,317 (6) | $76,651 (3) |
| Instructor | $51,886 (11) | $54,285 (8) | $45,490 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $61,967 (434) | $67,256 (261) | $53,988 (173) |
| Professor | $85,240 (78) | $88,972 (61) | $71,848 (17) |
| Associate Professor | $69,284 (98) | $71,922 (62) | $64,740 (36) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,587 (152) | $59,492 (91) | $57,236 (61) |
| Instructor | $39,727 (59) | $43,082 (22) | $37,733 (37) |
| Lecturer | $62,560 (15) | $63,529 (14) | $48,989 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,804,384 | $1,686,983 | $1,117,401 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 60% | 40% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 364 | 208 | 156 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 295 | 178 | 117 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 24 | 12 | 12 |
| All Track Combined | 114 | 55 | 59 |
| Football | 97 | 97 | - |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Soccer | 31 | - | 31 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 7 | - | 7 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Bowling | 10 | - | 10 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $142,151 | $44,938 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $68,747 | $26,669 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 41 | 23 | 18 |
| 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 |
| All Track 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 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| 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
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 8 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 30 | 13 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | 2 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 37 | 20 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Arson | 1 | 2 |
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