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LeTourneau University

  • 7/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Longview, TX
  • 4.0 3 reviews
#9 Best Private Colleges in Texas
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Overview

Total enrollment

3,330
LeTourneau University overview
  • Location Longview, Texas
  • Website letu.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Small City
  • Religious Affiliation Interdenominational
LeTourneau University overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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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Ratings

LeTourneau University is rated within the top 37% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    7 out of 10
  • Academics
    9 out of 10
  • Resources
    7 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for LeTourneau University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult
LeTourneau University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 990/1330
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/30
  • GPA 3.66

Acceptance Rate

38%
LeTourneau University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 22.3%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,160
Costs for LeTourneau University
Fee Cost
Tuition $37,160
Books and Supplies $3,060
Other Fees $820
Room and Board $11,120
Budget for Other Expenses $3,048
Total One Year Cost $55,208
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Student 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 majors at LeTourneau University are Business, Education, and Engineering. 41% of students major in Business, 25% in Education, and 9% in Engineering.

  • Business 41%
  • Education 25%
  • Engineering 9%
  • Psychology 6%
  • Engineering Technology 6%
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Last updated: August 2026