More selective than 36% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 86% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Louisiana Tech University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Louisiana Tech University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Louisiana Tech University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 630 |
| SAT math | 550 | 680 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1100 | 1310 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Louisiana Tech University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 86% | 550–630 | 550–680 | 21–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 73% | 500–630 | 545–660 | 21–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Louisiana Tech University compared with other Louisiana colleges?
Louisiana Tech University has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Louisiana Christian University | 77% | 44% | $13,113 |
| 12 | McNeese State University | 78% | 47% | $12,493 |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | 79% | 13% | $14,810 |
| 14 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | 54% | $13,466 |
| 15 | Louisiana Tech University | 86% | 64% | $11,864 |
| 16 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 87% | 53% | $13,530 |
| 17 | Nicholls State University | 91% | 54% | $12,947 |
| 18 | Herzing University-New Orleans | 92% | 15% | $21,269 |
| 19 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria | 92% | 34% | $7,065 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at Louisiana Tech University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Louisiana Tech University admissions questions
What is the Louisiana Tech University acceptance rate?
Louisiana Tech University accepts 86% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6,722 of 9,263 applicants were admitted.
Does Louisiana Tech University require the SAT or ACT?
Louisiana Tech University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 86% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Louisiana Tech University?
The middle 50% of Louisiana Tech University enrolled first-year students scored 1100–1310 on the SAT and 21–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Louisiana Tech University?
34% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,263 of 6,722).
Is Louisiana Tech University getting harder to get into?
Louisiana Tech University accepted 86% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 73% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Louisiana Tech University overview