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$10,125
per year
In-State Tuition
62%
Acceptance Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
Louisiana Tech University is an educational institution in Ruston, LA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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22 of 23 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Louisiana Tech University places on CLEP credit
Louisiana Tech University limits credit from all examination types together - CLEP, AP, departmental exams, military experience and DANTES - to 60 hours. Testing Services charges its own fee in addition to the College Board exam fee.
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Real Estate & Construction
Arts & Communications
Social Services & Nonprofit
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
4
Men’s teams
6
Women’s teams
Team Sports(6)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Individual Sports(3)
Tennis
Golf
Bowling
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
Louisiana Tech awards freshman scholarships of about $1,000 to $9,500 based on ACT/SAT and GPA, plus an out-of-state tuition scholarship.
Presidential Scholarship (ACT 33+ / SAT 1450-1600)
Automatic$9,000–$9,500 per year · $9,000 with a 3.0-3.749 GPA; $9,500 with a 3.75-4.0 GPA
Renewable: Continuous full-time enrollment and a 3.00 cumulative GPA at the end of every quarter
Apply for admission by the January 15 priority deadline of senior year; no separate application; submit scores and transcript
Your ACT/SAT band and GPA band set the amount; you receive only the award for your band. US citizens only. Must also keep a 3.00 cumulative GPA at the end of every quarter.
Deans' Scholarship (ACT 32 / SAT 1420-1440)
Automatic$8,000–$8,500 per year · $8,000 with a 3.0-3.749 GPA; $8,500 with a 3.75-4.0 GPA
Renewable: Continuous full-time enrollment and a 3.00 cumulative GPA at the end of each Spring Quarter
Apply for admission by the January 15 priority deadline of senior year; no separate application; submit scores and transcript
Your ACT/SAT band and GPA band set the amount; you receive only the award for your band. US citizens only.
Outstanding Student Scholarship (ACT 31 / SAT 1390-1410)
Automatic$6,000–$6,500 per year · $6,000 with a 3.0-3.749 GPA; $6,500 with a 3.75-4.0 GPA
Renewable: Continuous full-time enrollment and a 3.00 cumulative GPA at the end of each Spring Quarter
Apply for admission by the January 15 priority deadline of senior year; no separate application; submit scores and transcript
Your ACT/SAT band and GPA band set the amount; you receive only the award for your band. US citizens only.
Outstanding Student Scholarship (ACT 29-30 / SAT 1330-1380)
Automatic$5,000–$5,500 per year · $5,000 with a 3.0-3.749 GPA; $5,500 with a 3.75-4.0 GPA
Renewable: Continuous full-time enrollment and a 3.00 cumulative GPA at the end of each Spring Quarter
Apply for admission by the January 15 priority deadline of senior year; no separate application; submit scores and transcript
Your ACT/SAT band and GPA band set the amount; you receive only the award for your band. US citizens only.
Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.
Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.
College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$7,676
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$52,279
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,135
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions Louisiana Tech University places on CLEP credit
Louisiana Tech University limits credit from all examination types together - CLEP, AP, departmental exams, military experience and DANTES - to 60 hours. Testing Services charges its own fee in addition to the College Board exam fee.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Qtr Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 2 World Languages | 12 | 62 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Ruston, Louisiana
Lincoln Parish
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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