# LeTourneau University

Private nonprofit college in Longview, TX. IPEDS ID 226231.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/letourneau-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/letourneau-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 38% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $28,185 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 59%; beats 78% of TX colleges and 60% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $57,103; beats 77% of TX colleges and 62% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $19,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,785 |
| 30-48k | $21,806 |
| 48-75k | $24,777 |
| 75-110k | $28,892 |
| 110k+ | $31,854 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.17 years on average (52% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $57,103 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in TX (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $22,785 | $95,013 | 4.0 years |
| 30-48k | $21,806 | $90,931 | 3.9 years |
| 48-75k | $24,777 | $103,320 | 4.4 years |
| 75-110k | $28,892 | $120,480 | 5.1 years |
| 110k+ | $31,854 | $132,831 | 5.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $51,124
- Tuition and fees: $37,160
- Housing and meals: $10,570; books: $3,060

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 500–660; SAT math: 490–670; ACT: 21–30 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,518 applicants, 1,431 admitted, 343 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 38%, ACT 21–30 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 41%, ACT 23–30 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (51 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Engineering | not reported | $99,403 | not reported |
| Mechanical Engineering | $63,073 | $84,998 | $26,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies / Technicians | $52,625 | $83,158 | not reported |
| Civil Engineering | not reported | $81,065 | not reported |
| Air Transportation | $38,205 | $79,277 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $77,117 | $73,217 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $65,144 | $67,970 | $39,668 |
| Psychology | not reported | $46,679 | $29,168 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $40,506 | $46,286 | $24,188 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $35,487 | $43,305 | $33,334 |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Software and Media Applications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomedical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Metallurgical Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electrical / Electronic Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Electromechanical Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics and Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Missions / Missionary Studies and Missiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Music and Worship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology (Research) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | $50,334 |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Illustration and Informatics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $97,410 (Longview, TX), $101,400 (TX), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage $60,210 (Longview, TX), $62,760 (TX), $63,970 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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