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Ruston, LA

Ruston, with its small-town charm and outdoor recreation opportunities, provides a pristine setting for learning. Whether you are one of more than 117,000 Ever Loyal Tech alumni or thinking about becoming part of the Tech Family, we are glad you’re here.

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At a Glance

Louisiana's best university is in Ruston. Our studios, labs, and classrooms are places of innovation to achieve excellence.

#1
Public University in Louisiana
- Niche, 2026
180+
Student Organizations
Top 7%
of Universities in the World
- Center for World Universities Rankings, 2024

Testimonials

"When searching for the perfect college, I visited and immediately recognized the personal environment and close-knit community. This really resonated with me, making me feel like a student and not just a number.  The smaller class sizes at Tech personalize the learning experience, allowing for meaningful interactions with professors and students. Additionally, Louisiana Tech University has a strong reputation for engineering, particularly the hands-on approach and real-world applications in class, making it the perfect fit for my educational and career goals."

McKinley Sherman
McKinley Sherman
Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering (2024), Master’s in Engineering and Technology Management (2025)

Academic Programs

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135 Degrees & Programs
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14th Straight Year Top Tier
National University

- U.S. News and World Report, 2025
#1
Highest Early Career Earnings in Louisiana
- Georgetown CEW
96%
Incoming freshmen receive financial assistance
#1
Fastest Time to Degree Completion
- Louisiana Board of Regents

 

 

Latest News

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Louisiana Tech, Radiance Technologies, and LED partner to construct new microchip facility in Ruston
Partnerships
Aug 25, 2025

In a landmark collaboration set to transform the region’s economic landscape, Louisiana Tech University, Radiance Technologies, Louisiana Economic Development (LED), and the Louisiana Tech University Foundation announced plans for Radiance Technologies’...

Class of Summer 2025 flies high at commencement
AlumniStudents
Aug 23, 2025

Louisiana Tech University added 245 graduates to the all-time total of over 117,000 alumni on Saturday during a brisk but buoyant commencement ceremony in the Thomas Assembly Center on campus.

Louisiana Tech awarded community grant for the Parkinson Resource Center

The Parkinson’s Foundation recently announced the recipients of more than $1 million in community grants for Parkinson’s disease programs across the U.S. Louisiana Tech University was awarded $10,000 to provide care partner support through their...

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