Louisiana Tech

Louisiana Tech is a mid-sized public research university in Ruston, Louisiana. Their most popular academic programs are in business and STEM. 

Affordability: Louisiana Tech has a relatively low total sticker price for out-of-state students ($30,786). They offer need- and merit-based aid. Average net price in 2020-21 was $12,154 (NCES).

Rankings: 

• #317 national research universities, U.S. News

• #56 best colleges for Agricultural Sciences, Niche

Popular Majors (NCES):

• Biology 

• Mechanical Engineering 

• Psychology 

• Business 

• Multidisciplinary Studies 

• Accounting 

• Finance 

• Marketing 

• Construction Engineering 

• Computer Science 

Admissions, enrollment, graduation rates (NCES):

• 10,053 undergraduates;  984 graduate students

• 66% acceptance rate

• 37% enrolled

• 59% graduation rate