LeTourneau University Acceptance Rate
Longview, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,518
- Admitted
- 1,431
- Yield
- 24%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, LeTourneau University's acceptance rate has fallen from 49.4% in 2014–15 to 40.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,761 to 3,518 (+100%) over that period.
Its 40.7% rate makes LeTourneau University more selective than about 89% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 91%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (36.8% for women vs 44.1% for men, a 7.3-point gap). LeTourneau University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 24% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,761 | 870 | 49.4% | 367 |
| 2015–16 | 2,203 | 1,002 | 45.5% | 301 |
| 2016–17 | 1,842 | 814 | 44.2% | 280 |
| 2017–18 | 1,780 | 838 | 47.1% | 321 |
| 2018–19 | 1,922 | 875 | 45.5% | 337 |
| 2019–20 | 2,314 | 1,030 | 44.5% | 362 |
| 2020–21 | 2,201 | 1,235 | 56.1% | 355 |
| 2021–22 | 2,290 | 1,241 | 54.2% | 328 |
| 2022–23 | 3,000 | 1,465 | 48.8% | 314 |
| 2023–24 | 3,518 | 1,431 | 40.7% | 343 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,661 | 612 | 36.8% |
| Men | 1,857 | 819 | 44.1% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 570–690 | 35% |
| SAT Math | 570–680 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–30 | 23% |
How LeTourneau University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is LeTourneau University's acceptance rate?
LeTourneau University's acceptance rate is 40.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,431 admitted of 3,518 applicants).
Is LeTourneau University test optional?
LeTourneau University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to LeTourneau University?
LeTourneau University received 3,518 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,431.
What SAT score do you need for LeTourneau University?
Admitted students at LeTourneau University typically scored 570–690 on SAT Reading/Writing and 570–680 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is LeTourneau University getting harder to get into?
LeTourneau University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 49.4% in 2014–15 to 40.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.letu.edu/.