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