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LeTourneau University, located in Longview, Texas, approximately 120 miles east of Dallas, operates as a private, nondenominational Christian institution established in 1946 by industrialist R.G. LeTourneau. The 162-acre main campus combines traditional brick buildings with modern academic facilities, initially serving as a technical institute for veterans before expanding into a comprehensive university. Known for its engineering, aviation, and technical programs, LeTourneau maintains specialized facilities including aircraft hangars at the adjacent East Texas Regional Airport and engineering labs equipped with industry-standard technology. The university requires students to live on campus through their junior year, with residence halls arranged in a traditional dormitory layout, while its athletic program competes in NCAA Division III as the YellowJackets.
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LeTourneau University is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for LeTourneau University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#330 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#242 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Texas
#9 in Best Private Colleges in Texas
#398 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Value Colleges in Texas
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1140/1370 |
| ACT | 23/30 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $3,060 |
| Other Fees | $820 |
| Room and Board | $10,570 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,128 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,258 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 41% |
| Education | 25% |
| Engineering | 9% |
| Psychology | 6% |
| Engineering Technology | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226231 IPEDS survey data for LeTourneau University.
Current students may use the LeTourneau University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025