C+
Above Average
Score: 58/100
Overall (traditional)
C+
Outcome Rating
64/100 · earnings-weighted

LeTourneau University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Longview, Texas 75602
LeTourneau University campus, Longview, TX
LeTourneau University campus, Longview, TX. Photo: Wikimedia Commons contributor, CC BY-SA 2.5 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
F
17/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
B
73/100
Prestige
C+
53/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

3,389
Total Enrollment
61%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
11.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
41%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at LeTourneau University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$57,103
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$51,058
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$26,000
Median debt at graduation
58.6%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,208
Average SAT
26
Median ACT
13.3%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 60th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (TX wage index 0.97). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at LeTourneau University

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering—$99,403-1%#120 of 258#124—
Mechanical Engineering$63,073$84,998-8%#295 of 318#246$26,000
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$52,625$83,158+1%#27 of 61#30—
Civil Engineering—$81,065-6%#176 of 233#165—
Air Transportation$38,205$79,277-8%#33 of 52#35$26,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,117$73,217-18%#917 of 966#937$25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,144$67,970+-0%#447 of 1176#446$32,510
Psychology—$46,679-8%#718 of 1027#705$26,000
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies$40,506$46,286-17%#181 of 207#179$22,656
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$35,487$43,305-9%#563 of 680#600$30,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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  • Avg home value near campus: $144,299
  • Avg rent near campus: $1,243/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 75602 (6.7% cap, Longview)

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🏆 Where LeTourneau University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#25
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
of 38 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $34,680 $34,680
Total Cost (On-Campus) $52,258 $52,258

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
27%
Receive Pell Grants
59%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 54 grads/yr Mechanical Engineering 53 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 41 grads/yr Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 29 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 26 grads/yr Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician 24 grads/yr Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 24 grads/yr Research and Experimental Psychology, Other 19 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 16 grads/yr Finance, General 13 grads/yr Civil Engineering, General 12 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 11 grads/yr Management Science 11 grads/yr Electrical and Electronics Engineering 11 grads/yr Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare 10 grads/yr Metallurgical Engineering 9 grads/yr Computer Science 9 grads/yr Computer Engineering, General 8 grads/yr Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 8 grads/yr Clinical Nurse Specialist 8 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from LeTourneau University's top programs commonly pursue.

Transportation, storage, and distribution managers
$102k/yr 216,700 jobs
Architectural and engineering managers
$168k/yr 212,500 jobs
Aerospace engineers
$135k/yr 71,600 jobs
Engineering teachers, postsecondary
$106k/yr 50,300 jobs
Mechanical engineers
$102k/yr 293,100 jobs
Cost estimators
$77k/yr 221,400 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Student Demographics

3,389
Total Students
47%
Women
44%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 37%
Hispanic 9%
Black 4%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 3%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 41%
Hybrid (Some Online) 20%
Fully Online 39%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 44%
25-64 (Adult) 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at LeTourneau University?
LeTourneau University has an acceptance rate of 41%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend LeTourneau University?
Tuition at LeTourneau University is $34,680 for in-state students and $34,680 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at LeTourneau University?
The graduation rate at LeTourneau University is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is LeTourneau University a good school?
LeTourneau University has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (C+): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend LeTourneau University?
LeTourneau University has a total enrollment of 3,389 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology