Louisiana Tech University Acceptance Rate
Ruston, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 9,263
- Admitted
- 6,722
- Yield
- 33.7%
- 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, Louisiana Tech University's acceptance rate has risen from 65% in 2014–15 to 72.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,863 to 9,263 (+58%) over that period.
Its 72.6% rate makes Louisiana Tech University more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 57%.
Louisiana Tech University has been test-optional since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 33.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 5,863 | 3,813 | 65% | 1,853 |
| 2015–16 | 6,378 | 4,072 | 63.8% | 1,962 |
| 2016–17 | 7,227 | 4,567 | 63.2% | 2,018 |
| 2017–18 | 6,952 | 4,508 | 64.8% | 1,917 |
| 2018–19 | 7,297 | 4,602 | 63.1% | 2,186 |
| 2019–20 | 7,552 | 4,840 | 64.1% | 2,050 |
| 2020–21 | 7,087 | 4,505 | 63.6% | 1,864 |
| 2021–22 | 7,724 | 5,085 | 65.8% | 1,871 |
| 2022–23 | 7,595 | 4,737 | 62.4% | 1,772 |
| 2023–24 | 9,263 | 6,722 | 72.6% | 2,263 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,753 | 3,439 | 72.4% |
| Men | 4,483 | 3,264 | 72.8% |
| Another gender | 27 | 19 | 70.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–630 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 545–660 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–27 | 86% |
How Louisiana Tech 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 Louisiana Tech University's acceptance rate?
Louisiana Tech University's acceptance rate is 72.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,722 admitted of 9,263 applicants).
Is Louisiana Tech University test optional?
Louisiana Tech University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Louisiana Tech University?
Louisiana Tech University received 9,263 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,722.
What SAT score do you need for Louisiana Tech University?
Admitted students at Louisiana Tech University typically scored 500–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 545–660 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Louisiana Tech University getting harder to get into?
Louisiana Tech University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65% in 2014–15 to 72.6% 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: https://www.latech.edu/.