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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech Admission Requirements

Ruston, Louisiana

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Your chances of getting into Louisiana Tech University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

62.4%
Admission Difficulty for Louisiana Tech University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Average 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is 62.4%.  Its admission rate is the 5th lowest in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech and can you get accepted?

LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 4,737 out of the 7,595 who applied were admitted.

Louisiana Tech University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 37% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?

62% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Louisiana Tech University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.58 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1180 on the SAT
  • Score 24 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.58

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Louisiana Tech University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech are to have around a 3.58 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech accepts 62% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is 3.58 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #4 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Louisiana Tech University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 12.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 22.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 11.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 7.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 1.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1088-1280

Applicants Submitting SAT 

4%
SAT Scores for Louisiana Tech University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 538
Math 25th Percentile 550
Composite 25th Percentile 1088
SAT Scores for Louisiana Tech University
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 630
Math 75th Percentile 650
Composite 75th Percentile 1280
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Louisiana Tech University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is 1180 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1088-1280. Students who get into Louisiana Tech University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ranks #4 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1180 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1088 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1088, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 1000, but scores this low are outside the normal range. 4 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1184, you have around a 62% chance of being admitted. A 1280 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 76% chance of getting in.

Louisiana Tech University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1280 and Above Good >76%
1184 to 1280 Avg + 62%-76%
1088 to 1184 Avg - 46%-62%
992 to 1088 Reach 31%-46%
Less than 992 Low <31%
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LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

21-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

96%
ACT Scores for Louisiana Tech University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 20
Composite 25th Percentile 21
ACT Scores for Louisiana Tech University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 29
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 27.  The school ranks #4 in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 96 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Louisiana Tech University.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 62% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 76% with a 27 ACT score.

Louisiana Tech University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >76%
24 to 27 Avg + 62%-76%
21 to 24 Avg - 46%-62%
18 to 21 Reach 31%-46%
Less than 18 Low <31%
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High School Class Rank

51% of Louisiana Tech University freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 26% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Louisiana Tech University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 26%
Top 25% of class 51%
Top 50% of class 82%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Louisiana Tech University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,124 3,471 7,595
Accepted 2,417 2,320 4,737
Acceptance Rate 59% 67% 62%
Enrolled 744 1,028 1,772
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 31% 44% 37%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Louisiana Tech University is $20.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Louisiana Tech University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Louisiana Tech University Application Requirements
Test Scores Required to be considered for admission
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Louisiana Tech University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.58 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1180 on the SAT and 24 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159647 IPEDS survey data for Louisiana Tech University.

Last updated February 24, 2024