Louisiana Tech University VERIFIED · federal data
Louisiana (South) · 8,312 undergrads · ~37 avg class size · 17:1 student-faculty · $16,866/yr sticker
public Tier 5
Selective-ish Louisiana STEM public; engineering and CS.
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Stats below are CDS-based estimates from recent admissions cycles. Verify on the school's official site before making application decisions.
Acceptance rate
86.4%
most recent reported cycle
GPA range
3.0–3.7
middle 50% of admitted students (unweighted)
SAT mid-50%
1100–1310
middle 50% admitted SAT score
ACT mid-50%
21–27
middle 50% admitted ACT score
Median earnings (10-yr)
$52K
Federal data — 10 yrs after college entry, all majors combined
≈ 1.9 years of post-grad earnings cover 4 yrs of attendance
Career outcomes · 1 sources
Median graduate earnings · 1.9 yrs to pay back 4 yrs of cost.
From federal College Scorecard data.
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Where this leads
Real career pipelines from this school, based on alumni outcomes and recruiting patterns.
- Oil and gas engineering roles in Houston and New Orleans, solid mid-career track.
- Lockheed Martin and aerospace contractors in northern Louisiana, stable but slower growth.
- Chemical engineering into Louisiana refineries and Norco plants, regional concentration risk.
- Power generation and utilities across Southeast, predictable careers but modest pay ceiling.
- Manufacturing operations in Arkansas and Mississippi, strong pipeline but limited upside mobility.
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