LeTourneau University

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PO Box 7001

Longview, TX 75607-7001

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Phone: (903) 233-3000
2011-2012 Tuition
$23,590
tuition and fees
Students
2,844
enrolled
46%
male /
54%
female
Admissions
rolling admission
53.7%
accepted

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U.S. News Rankings

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U.S. News rank Category Name
#39 Regional Universities (West)

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Summary

LeTourneau University is a private institution that was founded in 1946. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,844, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 162 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. LeTourneau University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 39. Its tuition and fees are $23,590 (2011-12).

School mission (as provided by the school):

Set apart by a special "spirit of ingenuity," LeTourneau University continually builds upon its excellent and innovative heritage. From nationally acclaimed academics in fields like engineering and aeronautical science, to excellent programs in the liberal arts, computer science, education and natural sciences, LeTourneau emphasizes problem solving, applied knowledge and the integration of faith and learning. The 162-acre, contemporary east Texas campus is a beautiful home to students from across the country and around the world. Latest campus additions: Thomas Hall, an attractive, spacious new residence; Glaske Center for Engineering, Science and Technology, with large, modern well-equipped, classrooms/auditoriums, labs, and offices; S. E. Belcher Chapel and Performance Center, The Paul and Betty Abbott Aviation Center; and the Corner Cafe dining facility.

General Information

School type private, coed college
Year founded 1946
Religious affiliation Christian interdenominational
Academic calendar semester
Setting urban
2010 Endowment $6,621,279

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 August 1. The application fee at LeTourneau University is $35. It is more selective, with an acceptance rate of 53.7 percent.

For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.

Selectivity more selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate 54%
Application deadline rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by August 1

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Academic Life

The student-faculty ratio at LeTourneau University is 23:1, and the school has 69.9 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 75.2 percent.

Class sizes
Class sizes
Student-faculty ratio 23:1
4-year graduation rate 30% - Medium
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 43%
Education 27%
Engineering 9%

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Student Life

LeTourneau University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,844, with a gender distribution of 46.3 percent male students and 53.7 percent female students. 75.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 25.0 percent of students live off campus. LeTourneau University is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.

Total enrollment 3,173
Student gender distribution
Student gender distribution
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority
Collegiate athletic association NCAA III

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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). Of the students at LeTourneau University, 67 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at LeTourneau University.

Students who have cars on campus 67% - Medium
Health insurance offered Yes
Students required to own/lease a computer No

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Paying for School

At LeTourneau University, 75.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $11,476.

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Tuition and fees $23,590 (2011-12)
Room and board $8,680 (2011-12) - Medium
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