History
Louisiana Tech University was founded in 1894 as Louisiana Industrial Institute, by Act 68 of the General Assembly of Louisiana. The Honorable George M. Lomax, state representative from Lincoln Parish, introduced the legislation.
Education
Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging, yet safe and supportive, diverse community of learners.
Research
Louisiana Tech faculty and students participate in world-renowned research. Faculty and students perform interdisciplinary research that impacts the world on a daily basis. Our students and faculty are working to discover new particles, develop novel drug delivery systems, engineer tissue, monitor the environmental, innovate trenchless installation, inspection and remediation of underground utilities, perform ultra-sensitive medical imaging and developing life-saving biomedical technologies.
Housing services
Louisiana Tech’s Department of Residential Life offers students a variety of housing options. Incoming freshmen have the option to reside in the residential suites, the traditional residence halls, Legacy Park apartments and selected apartment commons, which may change each year, within University Park and Park Place. Our returning students (anyone returning to live on campus after their first year) have the option to select from an available apartment within University Park and Park Place or an available space within our traditional residence halls.
Library services
Prescott Memorial Library exists to support the curricular, research, and service activities of Louisiana Tech University.
Prescott Library strives to provide this support to all constituents of the University.
ICT services
Numerous computers are located on the main floor. These computers provide access to the Library’s website and some software programs.
Campus life
One source of our University’s strength is its diversity. Contrasts create learning experiences beyond the classroom, and our students have the opportunity to engage in high-impact learning practices such as study abroad. Our students come to Ruston from 47 states and 64 foreign countries. Partnerships with large and small companies enrich students’ learning experiences and increase their chances of finding great jobs in Louisiana and beyond.
Student clubs
- Advocates for World Health.
- African Students Association.
- AGC/NASTT Student Chapter.
- Alpha Chi Omega.
- Alpha Epsilon Delta.
- Alpha Eta Mu Beta.
- Alpha Eta Rho.
- Alpha Gamma Rho.
Accreditation
Louisiana Tech University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees.
Louisiana Tech University Overview
Louisiana Tech University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 21.5% United States
Top 14.9% Worldwide
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Best Global Universities Rankings
No 2026 Ranking
By U.S. News & World Report
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3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
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| 770 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Louisiana Tech University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Ruston City
Louisiana Tech University Student Reviews & Awards
3.8
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Great university!
This university really focuses on offering their students lots of practical experience. There is always fun projects to do so students can apply theory in practice.
in search of light
my overall experience was good .everything went well
Small but lively
this is a great place although it is on the smaller side- I like the place, and the sports are a big thing and important to support all. the campus is small but not too small, but the class rooms are also small and old except for a few buildings. the staff is great and helpful and will do anything if you try and work hard for it. they do send you in circles sometimes but often it resolves it self.
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