College Profile for: Louisiana Tech University
Louisiana Tech University, located in Ruston, Louisiana is a coeducational public institution of higher learning with an enrollment of 10,950 students in the 08-09 year.[citation needed] First instituted as the Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana in 1894, and then as Louisiana Polytechnic Institute in 1921, it is perhaps best known for its engineering programs and its athletics, especially men's football and women's basketball.[citation needed] Louisiana Tech has since 1970 been classified as a university and is attended by students from 46 states and 68 countries.[citation needed] Louisiana Tech operates on the quarter system while awarding semester hours. Three quarters (fall, winter, spring) equal two semesters at other universities. Louisiana Tech operates a satellite camp...
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305 Wisteria
Ruston, LA
71272
318-257-2000 (general)
318-257-2641 (financial aid)
318-257-3036 (admissions)
Web Site:
http://www.latech.edu
