Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, Louisiana
Public·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.56
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Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana Tech, La. Tech, or simply Tech) is a public research university in Ruston, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the University of Louisiana System and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Louisiana Tech opened as the Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana in 1894 during the Second Industrial Revolution. The original mission of the…
- Rankings
#242 (CWUR US)▼
National rank
Ranked #242 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #470 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1263 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1375 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$10,125▼
Total CoA (on-campus):
1310 West Railroad Avenue, Ruston, Louisiana, 71272
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