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Louisiana Tech University
General Information
Louisiana Tech University
Office of Admissions
P.O. Box 3178
Ruston, LA 71272
(318) 257-3036
bulldog@latech.edu
Heritage: Founded in 1894. Location: Ruston, LA Four-year selective admissions research university awarding bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Mission Statement
As a selective admissions, comprehensive public university, Louisiana Tech is committed to quality in teaching, research, creative activity, public service, and economic development. Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging, yet safe and supportive, community of learners. Louisiana Tech provides a technology-rich, interdisciplinary teaching, learning, and research environment to ensure student and faculty success.
Student Information
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Total Enrollment:11,804 students in 46 states and 59 countries.
Freshman Class:1600 students.
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Student/Faculty Ratio: 21:1
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Average Freshman ACT: 23.6
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Academic Calendar: Quarter system awarding semester hours. Three quarters (Fall, Winter, Spring) equals two semesters at other universities.
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Affordability: Approximately 71% of students receive some form of financial assistance. Tuition for Fall 2010 is $4,980 for state residents (9-month calendar) and $10,917 for out-of-state students (based on 10 hours per quarter - excludes summer school).
Student Life
Louisiana Tech students prefer action, adventure, and an all-around fun time. Some of Tech's annual entertainment highlights include Welcome Week, Spring Fling, Homecoming, Greek Week, Miss Tech Pageant, concerts, comedians, and theatrical and musical productions.
Your college experience revolves around student organizations that, like your classes, will help you learn more about your passions and your goals in life. And you'll have fun doing it, whether you're singing a solo in a play, petitioning your fellow students during a Student Government Association meeting or perfecting your plié at a ballet recital.
A list of Louisiana Tech student organizations can be found at:
http://latech.edu/students/organizations.shtml
Arts Information
Athletic Information
A member of the Western Athletic Conference (WAC) since 2001, Louisiana Tech has lots to brag about. For starters, how about the fact 16 NCAA Division I varsity sports call Tech home? Or the stats that show our football players lead the state of Louisiana in graduation rates? Whether in our revamped Joe Aillet Stadium or in the remodeled Thomas Assembly Center, you'll have plenty of chances to sport your red and blue.
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Indoor Track
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Outdoor Track
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Basketball
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Bowling
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Cross Country
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Indoor Track
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Outdoor Track
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Volleyball
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Information on LA Tech Athletics can be found at
latechsports.com
Faculty Information
In 2008, The faculty at Louisiana Tech University distinguished itself in the eyes of its most important and valued constituent: its students. RateMyProfessors.com, a student-generated website that rates college and university professors from around the world, ranked Louisiana Tech at #2 in its 2008 Top University Faculty List.
Louisiana Tech University encourages its students to participate in varied educational experiences including academic programs that foster opportunities for culturally enriching experiences outside the United States.
Some current offerings include study abroad opportunities to Berlin (Architecture and History), Costa Rica (Foreign Languages), London (English and Theatre), and Paris (Art).
Scholarships
Louisiana Tech Bulldog Scholarship: Students who are not residents of Louisiana may be eligible for an out-of-state scholarship which covers all out-of-state fees. For complete details.
http://www.latech.edu/admissions/scholarships.shtml
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