NEWS

Louisiana Tech University enrolled more than 12,000 students in the 2024 Fall Quarter including 2,453 freshmen, the largest freshman class in its 130-year history. Total enrollment for the quarter is 12,039, a nearly 4 percent increase over 2023 and the institution’s highest enrollment since 2018. Beyond first-time freshmen, the University experienced growth in transfer, master’s, doctoral, and international students.

“A Louisiana Tech degree has long been associated with life and career success. We attract students who are prepared for the academic rigor of a university focused on scholarship, teaching, and engaging experiential learning,” President Jim Henderson said. “This talented freshman class enjoys the vibrant campus environment of a comprehensive research institution in an idyllic college town. Students are drawn to our faculty renowned for developing individuals to their fullest potential and preparing them to thrive in a future of boundless opportunity.”

The University has prioritized growth by emphasizing its distinguishing characteristic: tailored, student-focused learning experiences in more than 135 degree programs aligned with 21^st century challenges and opportunities. Louisiana Tech’s investment in modern facilities, leading-edge research, and personalized student service also contributes to its rising enrollment.

“Our admissions team works tirelessly across the state, region, and overseas to make individuals aware of all that Louisiana Tech has to offer,” Senior VP for Student Advancement and COO Dickie Crawford said. “We anticipate that this incoming class, along with our returning students, will enjoy their college experience just as the more than 118,000 alumni before them.”