Fast Facts
Location: Ruston, LA
Enrollment: 12,873 total students, 1400 are graduate students
Student/Faculty Ratio: 26:1
Public University: $100 M endowment
Research 3 University: Moderate research activity and a variety of doctoral degree programs
Athletics: NCAA Division I with FBS football. Their athletic teams compete in Conference USA
Financial Outcomes for Students: Data suggests graduates of Louisiana Tech are experiencing outstanding Return On Investment (ROI)
Average Freshman ACT: 24
Percentage of Students Receiving Pell Grants: 21%
Percentage of Students Living on Campus: 15%
Most Popular Degree Programs: Engineering, Business Administration, Biology, Psychology, Accounting
Distinguished Alumni: Broadcaster and former NFL Quarterback, Terry Bradshaw; TV personality, Phil Robertson; Musician, Trace Adkins; Actor, Joey Greco; numerous business leaders, political figures and government officials