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#9 Best Private Colleges in Texas

LeTourneau University

Longview, Texas

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Overview

Enrollment

3,536
LeTourneau University overview
Location Longview, Texas
Online letu.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Interdenominational
LeTourneau University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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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.

Ratings

7/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

LeTourneau University is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
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SAT 1120/1380
ACT 20/29
GPA 3.66

Applications Accepted

48.8% 
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Applications Due -
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Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,670
Costs for LeTourneau University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,676
Other Fees$800
Room and Board $10,370
Budget for Other Expenses$2,822
Total One Year Cost$49,338

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$56,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by LeTourneau University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 41%
Education 25%
Engineering 9%
Psychology 6%
Engineering Technology 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024