by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 10,013 undergraduates in 2020, Louisiana Tech is a large, public university located in Ruston, Louisiana. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Louisiana Tech offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Louisiana Tech can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Louisiana Tech Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Louisiana Tech Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Louisiana Tech does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Louisiana Tech Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Louisiana Tech for Veterans Guide.
Louisiana Tech offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Louisiana Tech has a comparatively large, student body. There were 10,013 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 7,854 (78.4%). Part-time attendance was 2,159 (21.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 7,854 | 2,159 | 10,013 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Louisiana Tech is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Louisiana Tech #2200 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Louisiana Tech by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Louisiana Tech Diversity Guide.
Louisiana Tech has a total of 366 student athletes, 209 men and 157 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $17,047,077 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $17,022,758 |
| Net | $24,319 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Louisiana Tech University Athletics