Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University is one of the seventeen public 4-year colleges in Louisiana. The campus is located in Ruston town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 12,839 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,917 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,534 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 80%). Every year 53% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.LA Tech's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $6,400, and fees were $3,245. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,313 and $3,245 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students12,839 |
Student to Faculty Ratio25:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 10 | 37 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 107 miles radius of Louisiana Tech University
Grambling State University
4 miles away |
University of Louisiana at Monroe
34 miles away |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
60 miles away |
Louisiana State University-Shreveport
62 miles away |
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
63 miles away |
University of Arkansas at Monticello
88 miles away |
Louisiana State University - Alexandria
94 miles away |
Alcorn State University
99 miles away |
Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Natchez Campus
101 miles away |
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
107 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
University of Alabama in Huntsville
offers 6 nursing programs |
Georgia Southern University
offers 8 nursing programs |
East Tennessee State University
offers 8 nursing programs |
Old Dominion University
offers 6 nursing programs |
The University of Texas at Arlington
offers 8 nursing programs |
University of Memphis
offers 6 nursing programs |
University of Mississippi
offers 12 nursing programs |
Oklahoma State University-Main Campus
offers 4 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1927 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1981 - Current |
Admission
65%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 870 to 1100 |
ACT | 22 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Recommended |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Recommended |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $20 |
Graduates | $40 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $402/credit | |
In State Students | $402/credit | |
Out of State Students | $773/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $400/credit | |
In State Students | $400/credit | |
Out of State Students | $681/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $18,090 | $18,090 | $34,785 |
ADN | 70 | $28,140 | $28,140 | $54,110 |
BSN | 125 | $50,250 | $50,250 | $96,625 |
FNP | 50 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $34,050 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Louisiana Tech University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 34% | $4,284 |
Other Federal Grant | 3% | $1,350 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 75% | $4,016 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 78% | $7,219 |
Federal Student Loans | 46% | $5,461 |
Private Loans | 1% | $9,147 |
$10,683
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$7,828 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,962 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,275 |
$75,001 to $110,000$13,930 |
Over $110,000$13,925 |
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Student Population
11,328
Undergrads
1,511
Graduates
6,464
Women
6,375
Men
69%
Full-time
31%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
69% |
Black/African American |
12% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
7% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.