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Louisiana Tech University Computer Science Programs

Louisiana Tech University is a public institution located in Ruston, LA. A Distant Town offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Louisiana Tech University Rankings

Louisiana Tech University is featured in these rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#3 of 83	State — Louisiana
Overall Quality	#70 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#545 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Louisiana Tech University?

Get in touch with Louisiana Tech University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1310 West Railroad Avenue, Ruston, LA 71272
Phone:	3182572000
Website:	www.latech.edu/
Admissions:	www.latech.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.latech.edu/current-students/financial-aid/

How Do I Get Into Louisiana Tech University?

You can apply to Louisiana Tech University online at: https://www.latech.edu/admissions/apply/

Louisiana Tech University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Louisiana Tech University

These are the things Louisiana Tech University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Louisiana Tech University?

Louisiana Tech University admits 86%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 33% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

5% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 80% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Louisiana Tech University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 630. Math scores were between 550 and 680.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1100 to 1310. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Louisiana Tech University ranged between 21 and 27.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Louisiana Tech University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,058	3,379	83%
Women	4,433	3,957	89%

Can I Afford Louisiana Tech University?

The average net price after aid at Louisiana Tech University is $12,209. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,401
In-State Fees	$3,724
Out-of-State Tuition	$13,142
Out-of-State Fees	$3,724
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,125
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$16,866

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 22% of students at Louisiana Tech University receive some form of financial aid (2,254 students).

Nearly 91% of students at Louisiana Tech University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,493 per student.

22% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,561.

Student Loan Debt

27% of Louisiana Tech University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,983 per year.

Louisiana Tech University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,219 students enrolled at Louisiana Tech University. Louisiana Tech University is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 7,819 undergraduate students at Louisiana Tech University, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Louisiana Tech University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	140
Black or African American	922
Hispanic	328
White	5,731
American Indian/Alaska Native	39
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	7
Two or More Races	203
Non-Resident	250

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Louisiana Tech University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Louisiana	1,968
Texas	153
Arkansas	96
Mississippi	20
Georgia	4

Additionally, approximately 3.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Louisiana Tech University Graduate Student Diversity

1,026 of Louisiana Tech University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Louisiana Tech University, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Louisiana Tech University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	27
Black or African American	103
Hispanic	28
White	607
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Two or More Races	16
Non-Resident	207

Online Learning at Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

2,143 undergraduate students at Louisiana Tech University took at least one online class — of those, 160 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 116 students took at least one online class and 224 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Louisiana Tech University

Below are the computer science programs are offered at Louisiana Tech University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	68	24	—	92
Computer and Information Sciences, General	—	—	—	5
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	—	—	—	5

Academic Programs at Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University offers 25 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Louisiana Tech University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.