LeTourneau University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition
$36,340
4.79% growth from 2023
2024 Average Net Price
$29,799
After Financial Aid
2024 Acceptance Rate
38%
3,673 Applicants
2024 Enrolled Students
3,330
41.2% Full-Time
2024 Graduation Rate
58.6%
180 Graduates

About

LeTourneau University is a higher education institution located in Gregg County, TX. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at LeTourneau University were General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (53 degrees awarded), Mechanical Engineering (51 degrees), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (29 degrees).

In 2024, 496 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at LeTourneau University. 42.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (335 degrees), 9.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at LeTourneau University is $36,340, which is $11,052 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at LeTourneau University is $36,340, which is $11,052 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,799.

In 2024, 43% of undergraduate students attending LeTourneau University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,340
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at LeTourneau University was $36,340. The cost of tuition at LeTourneau University is $11,052 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($25,288).

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Average Net Price

$29,799
2024 Value
10.3%
1 Year Growth

In 2024 LeTourneau University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,799. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of LeTourneau University grew by 10.3%.

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Other Student Expenses

$12,061
Room and Board
$3,060
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at LeTourneau University was of $12,061 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 11.9% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $3,060. The cost of books and supplies increased by 82.6% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

43%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
24%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

43% of undergraduate students at LeTourneau University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 43% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Admissions

LeTourneau University received 3,673 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.41% annual growth. Out of those 3,673 applicants, 1,396 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 38% acceptance rate.

There were 3,330 students enrolled at LeTourneau University in 2024. 96% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

LeTourneau University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

38%
Acceptance Rate in 2024
1,396
Accepted Out of 3,673

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of LeTourneau University was 38% (1,396 admissions from 3,673 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 40.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 4.41%, while admissions declined by 2.45%.

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SAT Scores

96%
Submission Percentage (2024)
300
Scores Submitted (2024)

96% of enrolled first-time students at LeTourneau University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

LeTourneau University had a total enrollment of 3,330 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at LeTourneau University is 1,372 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,958. This means that 41.2% of students enrolled at LeTourneau University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at LeTourneau University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36.3% White, 9.55% Hispanic or Latino, 3.33% Black or African American, 3.12% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, and 0.571% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at LeTourneau University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (48.2%), followed by White Female (22.4%) and Two or More Races Male (3.34%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (35.6%), followed by White Female (32.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.89%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.2%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at LeTourneau University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,330 students. The full-time enrollment at LeTourneau University is 1,372 and the part-time enrollment is 1,958. This means that 41.2% of students enrolled at LeTourneau University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

81%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at LeTourneau University was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), LeTourneau University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    1,209 enrolled students
  2. Hispanic or Latino
    318 enrolled students
  3. Black or African American
    111 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at LeTourneau University is 36.3% White, 9.55% Hispanic or Latino, 3.33% Black or African American, 3.12% Two or More Races, 1.11% Asian, and 0.571% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 48.8% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.7% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,436 students (43.1%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2024, 70 fewer women than men received degrees from LeTourneau University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at LeTourneau University is white (335 degrees awarded). There were 9.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at LeTourneau University is General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology (53 degrees awarded), followed by Mechanical Engineering (51 degrees) and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (29 degrees).

In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at LeTourneau University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Transportation (57 degrees), and Engineering (109 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at LeTourneau University are Software developers (513,742 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (383,138 people), Other managers (363,471 people), Civil engineers (316,473 people), and Mechanical engineers (231,970 people).

The most specialized majors at LeTourneau University in 2024 are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Transportation (57 degrees), Engineering (109 degrees), Engineering Technologies (37 degrees), and Theology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians
Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at LeTourneau University are Physicians, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at LeTourneau University are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Transportation (57 degrees), Engineering (109 degrees), Engineering Technologies (37 degrees), and Theology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design
Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at LeTourneau University are Computer Systems Design (530,062 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (471,300 people), Construction (354,092 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (231,645 people), and Aircraft & parts manufacturing (204,942 people).

The most specialized majors at LeTourneau University are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Transportation (57 degrees), Engineering (109 degrees), Engineering Technologies (37 degrees), and Theology (10 degrees) (as of 2024).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by LeTourneau University.
Most Common (2024)
  1. Elementary Education & Teaching
    13 degrees awarded
  2. General Education
    2 degrees awarded
  3. General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology
    1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at LeTourneau University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 13 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

283
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2024
213
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2024

In 2024, 283 degrees were awarded to men at LeTourneau University, which is 1.33 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (213).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 48 degrees were awarded to men at LeTourneau University in General Aeronautics & Aerospace Science & Technology, which is 8 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 22 degrees were awarded to men at LeTourneau University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.16 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

56%
100% Completion Time
67%
150% Completion Time

In 2024, 56% of students graduating from LeTourneau University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 68% within 200%.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
  1. White
    335 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    36 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at LeTourneau University is white (335 degrees awarded). There were 9.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (36 degrees).

4.23% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
  1. White Male
    201 degrees awarded
  2. White Female
    134 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Female
    27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at LeTourneau University is white male (201 degrees awarded). There were 1.5 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (134 degrees).

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Operations

LeTourneau University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.29M (19.5%) compared to the 9.96% average return (5.41M on 54.3M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, LeTourneau University had a total salary expenditure of 57.7M. LeTourneau University employs 34 No academic ranks, 32 Professors and 25 Associate professors. Most academics at LeTourneau University are Male No academic rank (28), Male Professor (27), and Male Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at LeTourneau University are: Management, with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 52 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

Endowment

$37.5M
2024 Endowment
34.6%
growth from 2023

LeTourneau University has an endowment valued at about $37.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of LeTourneau University grew 34.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$24.6M
2024 Salaries
0%
growth from 2023

In 2024, LeTourneau University paid a median of $24.6M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($57.7M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

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Instructional Salaries

$7.71M
Instructional Salaries
116
Number of Employees

In 2024, LeTourneau University paid a total of $7.71M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.15M (2.91%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at LeTourneau University were Management with 60 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 52 employees, and Service with 29 employees.

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