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Louisiana Tech University
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Admissions Department
305 Wisteria Street - P.O. Box 3168 Ruston, LA 71272
(800) 528-3241
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is not accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is required
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
4
Foreign Language
2
Social Studies
4
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Required
July 1
SAT Only
Considered if submitted
July 1
ACT Only
Recommended
July 1
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Accepted with or without writing component
SAT: No policy as of now , ACT: No policy as of now
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
305 Wisteria Street , P.O. Box 3168
Ruston
LA
71272
Phone
(800) 528-3241
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
$20
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins June 5
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Application Form
Common Application
Not accepted
Universal College Application
Not accepted
Electronic Application
Not accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
61% of 7,595 applicants were admitted
Women
59% of 4,124 applicants were admitted
Men
64% of 3,471 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,960 (42%) of 4,647 admitted students enrolled
Women
824 (34%) of 2,417 admitted students enrolled
Men
1,136 (51%) of 2,230 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
15%
3.75 - 3.99
30%
3.50 - 3.74
20%
3.25 - 3.49
15%
3.00 - 3.24
10%
2.50 - 2.99
8%
2.00 - 2.49
0.8%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 475 average , 550-650 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
8.8%
Score of 600 - 700
45.6%
Score of 500 - 600
38.2%
Score of 400 - 500
5.9%
Score of 300 - 400
1.5%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 445 average , 538-630 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
7.4%
Score of 600 - 700
39.7%
Score of 500 - 600
42.7%
Score of 400 - 500
10.3%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
25 average , 21-27 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
15.6%
Score of 24 - 29
41.6%
Score of 18 - 23
40.1%
Score of 12 - 17
2.8%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
9.5%
Score of 24 - 29
43.4%
Score of 18 - 23
37.6%
Score of 12 - 17
9.6%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
24.2%
Score of 24 - 29
37.3%
Score of 18 - 23
35%
Score of 12 - 17
3.4%
Score of 6 - 11
0.2%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 28%
Top quarter: 55%
Top half: 81%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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