About the Louisiana Tech University Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana Tech) was founded in 1894 in the city of Ruston, Louisiana. Being a four-year selective admission, comprehensive public research university that awards bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees to its over 11,000 students, Louisiana Tech remains committed to its mission of quality teaching, research, creative activity and scholarship, public service, and workforce/economic development. Louisiana Tech maintains as its highest priority the education and development of its students in a challenging environment within a safe and supportive, diverse community of learners. Students currently come to Louisiana Tech from 47 different states and 64 foreign countries. With a 19:1 student/faculty ratio, all students are