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Summary
LeTourneau University is a private institution that was founded in 1946. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,591, its setting is city, and the campus size is 162 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. LeTourneau University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 36. Its tuition and fees are $24,540 (2012-13).
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Claiming every workplace in every nation as their mission field, LeTourneau University graduates are professionals of ingenuity and Christ-like character who see life's work as a holy calling with eternal impact. As an interdenominational Christ-centered university, LeTourneau University offers more than 80 programs preparing students for success in aviation, biblical studies, business, criminal justice, education, engineering, health-science-nursing, human services, kinesiology, liberal arts, psychology, science and worship arts. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1946 |
| Religious affiliation | Christian interdenominational |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $10,028,714 |
Applying
When applying to LeTourneau University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 1. The application fee at LeTourneau University is $35. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 58.1 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | more selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 58.1% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at LeTourneau University is 13:1, and the school has 69.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at LeTourneau University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; and Engineering. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 74.0 percent.
Student Life
LeTourneau University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,591, with a gender distribution of 47.9 percent male students and 52.1 percent female students. At this school, 74.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 26.0 percent of students live off campus. LeTourneau University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,950 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
LeTourneau University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. LeTourneau University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at LeTourneau University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At LeTourneau University, 77.7 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $12,235.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $24,540 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,940 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
