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Undergraduate Admissions

If you are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree program at Louisiana Tech University, please refer to the checklist below. The following is a list of all undergraduate admission requirements needed to make an application for admission.

Checklist:

____1. Completed Undergraduate Application Form

____2. Non-refundable application fee ($30.00)*

____3. Completed Educational Background sheet

____4. Completed Financial Support Statement showing proof of available yearly funds to cover each year of study in the form of a statement of account

____5. Official academic records and transcripts** (High School GPA of 2.5)

____6. Original TOEFL*** (more than 525 on PBT or 195 on CBT or 71 on iBT) report or 6.5 on IELTS*** or ESL Level 12; ELS classes are available through the ELS Language Center located on campus.

* Application fee may be paid by check, money order, or credit card. If paying by credit card, please send us the name as it appears on the card, the card number, the expiration date, and the type of card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, etc.). Application fee waiver can not be provided.
** Certified translations of supporting documents in English must accompany all documents.
*** TOEFL must be taken within the last 2 years.


Other documents:

In addition to the above list of documents, other forms and applications that are required are: The application packet, complete with all the documents listed above, and the transfer form if applicable, should be mailed to:

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT OFFICE
LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY
P.O. BOX 3037
RUSTON LA 71272
U.S.A.

An application will not be considered without specific documentation of yearly funds available to cover each year of study at the University. Louisiana Tech University estimates the student's average cost for an academic term of twelve months to be:

Tuition and Fees           $11,874
Living expenses           $  8,020 (including meals and housing)
Books and Insurance    $  1,700
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TOTAL                         $21,594

**Fees are subject to change without notice.** Any changes will be updated here.

When the required credentials are on file, your application will be processed and you will be notified of the decision by mail. We cannot give this information out over the phone. If you want anyone other than yourself to receive information, we must have written permission from you stating the full name of the person.

I-20s will only be issued to accepted students.

Application Deadlines:

For Fall Quarter Enrollment            Jun. 1
For Winter Quarter Enrollment       Sep. 1
For Spring Quarter Enrollment       Dec. 1
For Summer Quarter Enrollment    Mar. 1



Graduate Admissions

International students who wish to apply for Graduate School admission (Masters or Ph.D.) should contact the Graduate School. A list of graduate admission requirements can be found here.



Transfer Students

If you are transferring from another college or university in the United States, you must meet all admission requirements at Tech, as well as provide the following information for your admission to be complete:
  • A copy of your I-20 and a front-and-back copy of your I-94
  • Transcripts from the current College/University you are attending
  • Transfer form completed by your International Student Advisor.

OTHER LINKS

ELS Language Center

Student Health Center

On-campus Housing

Tuition & Fees

International Graduate Applications

International Student Insurance

International Student Association (ISA)

Association of Indian Students (AIS)

Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA)

Namaste Nepal Association (NNA)

Muslim Students Association (MSA)

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