Louisiana Tech University

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Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana Tech) is an exemplar in offering wraparound services, such as mentorship opportunities and experiential learning, to prepare students for life and career success. Faculty are championing leading-edge research and fostering innovation in a college town perfectly suited for living and learning.

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Founded in 1894, Louisiana Tech is a selective-admissions research university offering more than 80 undergraduate majors and a wide array of graduate programs, including 31 master’s and 10 doctoral degrees.

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Louisiana Tech fosters an innovation-centered environment where students engage in hands-on learning, collaborative research, and vibrant campus life, enhanced by National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletics and dynamic extracurriculars. Located in Ruston, a Southern town known for its parks, lakes, and world-class biking trails, Louisiana Tech’s walkable campus is anchored by the historic Quad and the iconic Lady of the Mist, symbols of the university’s enduring pride and tradition.

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at a Glance

Established in 1894

Fastest time to degree completion in the state of Louisiana

Nation's first cyber engineering program

Most students in top 10% of high school class out of all universities in Louisiana

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