- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–630 reading and writing, 550–680 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 21–27 composite
- Average net price: $12,593 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Louisiana Tech University reported: an acceptance rate of 86% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 21–27.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Louisiana Tech University reviews each application.
Louisiana Tech University GPA requirements
Louisiana Tech University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Louisiana Tech University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Louisiana Tech University acceptance rate
Louisiana Tech University admitted 7,336 of 8,491 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Louisiana Tech University is a public 4-year university in Ruston, Louisiana, with 10,881 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Louisiana Tech University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 580 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 550 | 630 | 680 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 23 | 26 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1191 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Louisiana Tech University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
AP credit
Louisiana Tech University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $12,593 a year at Louisiana Tech University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Louisiana Tech?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Louisiana Tech University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Louisiana Tech hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Louisiana Tech University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Louisiana Tech?
Louisiana Tech University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 7,336 of 8,491 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Louisiana Tech?
Louisiana Tech University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Louisiana Tech?
A lot: Louisiana Tech University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores, other tests and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies and work experience. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What SAT and ACT scores do Louisiana Tech students have?
The middle 50% of Louisiana Tech University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–630 in reading and writing and 550–680 in math; ACT composite 21–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Is Louisiana Tech test optional?
Check Louisiana Tech University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Louisiana Tech University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 80% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at Louisiana Tech?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $12,593 a year at Louisiana Tech University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Louisiana Tech look at legacy status?
Yes. Louisiana Tech University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Louisiana Tech accept AP credit?
Yes. Louisiana Tech University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Louisiana Tech's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Louisiana Tech UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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