LeTourneau University (LTU) Introduction and Academics

Introduction

LeTourneau University was founded in 1946 as LeTourneau Technical Institute to meet the educational needs of returning veterans. The main campus encompasses 162 acres in the city of Longview. There are over 1,300 undergraduates at the Longview campus and nearly 3,200 students enrolled across all programs, campuses, and the distance education program.

Locations

Branch campuses and locations include the Austin Education Center, the Bedford Education Center, the Dallas Education Center, the Houston Education Center, the Tyler Education Center, Lee College in Baytown, San Jacinto College North Campus in Houston, Texas State Technical College in Harlingen, and Trinity Valley College in Athens.

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Information Summary

Ranks 16th in Texas and 558th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	85.9
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$44,420
Admission Success rate	N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores	28 / 1320
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	12 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	78% / 50%
Enrollment Total (all students)	3,175

Academics

The academic focus at LeTourneau is weighted towards aeronautics, engineering, computer science, education, and business. Academic departments include Aeronautical Science, Engineering, Education, Business, and the Arts & Sciences. Degrees offered include as associates in Criminal Justice and Interdisciplinary Studies, bachelor degrees in Business, Human Services, Interdisciplinary Studies, and Psychology. Master

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Admissions

Admissions to LeTourneau are competitive. Candidates are evaluated on academic record, test scores, recommendations, character, leadership, and Christian values. The average GPA of incoming students is 3.55, the average SAT score is 1615, and the average ACT score is 24. Admissions are made on a rolling basis, so it is in a candidate

Financial Aid

In addition to the wide range of state and federal financial aid options available to college and university students in Texas, LeTourneau offers several of their own need- and merit-based scholarships.

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Demographics

LeTourneau boasts of a diverse student population. Roughly 65% of students are European American, 22% are African American, 8% are Latino American, and 2% are Asian American. About 70% of the student body is male and 30% is female. Just over half of the student body come from the state of Texas; the other half come from around the United States and the world.

Clubs and Organizations

There are more than 50 student organizations on the CSCC campuses to meet the personal and professional interests of a wide range of students. Groups include Americanos Para Cristo, Habitat for Humanity, Juggling Club, Paintball Club, International Justice Mission, LeTourneau University Tea Enthusiasts Association, Nursing Home Ministries, STING Precision Flight Team, and Women in Aviation International. The Student Government Association is the voice of the student body in administrative and other public matters.

The Yellow Jacket Activities Council (YAC) plans a wide variety of activities for the student body throughout the year, including an annual Film Festival, movies, concerts, and a traditional hootenanny.

Living on Campus

LeTourneau has a wide range of residential halls and apartments, including those specifically for married students. Residential fees include a meal plan. The campus features a traditional buffet dining hall The Corner Caf

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Athletics

The athletic department at LeTourneau University is known as the Yellow Jackets. The Yellow Jackets compete in NCAA Division III and the American Southwest Conference. Men

Local Community

Longview is two hours east of Dallas and an hour west of Shreveport, Louisiana. It is a city of around 150,000 people. Longview is home to the Great Texas Balloon Race and over a hundred places of worship.

Accreditation

The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, the Federal Aviation Administration, and the Texas State Board for Educator Certification.

Bibliography

Before You Apply. Admissions. LeTourneau University. Web. 20 Sept 2011.
Community and Media. Other Resources. LeTourneau University. Web. 20 Sept 2011.
FAQS. Adult Education. LeTourneau University. Web. 20 Sept 2011.
Fiske, Edward B. Fiske Guide to Colleges 2011. Chicago: Sourcebooks, 2010. Print.
Locations. Adult Education. LeTourneau University. Web. 20 Sept 2011.
Pope, Loren. Looking Beyond the Ivy League: Finding the College That’s Right for You. New York: Penguin. 2007. Print.

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