Ruston, LA · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Louisiana Tech University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 11,427-student campus.

2.80
Incidents / 1k students
#2,216
Rank of 3,050
#33
LA rank
11,427
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Louisiana Tech University reports 2.80 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,216 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 73% of ranked campuses its size.

2.80
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,216
of 3,050 ranked nationally
73%
report fewer incidents than this campus
27
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+22 reported incidents

Louisiana Tech University increased from 5 to 27 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Louisiana Tech University is a Public institution located in Ruston, LA, enrolling approximately 11,427 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 45 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within LA, it ranks #33 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 11,427 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Louisiana Tech University is "Burglary" with 13 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in LA averaging 1.31 incidents per 1,000 students, Louisiana Tech University reports 114% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

2.80 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2216

See peer comparison

State Rank (LA)

#33

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

27

across 11 crime categories

Where Louisiana Tech University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

3 safer than 27% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). This entry sits in this band. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Louisiana Tech University percentile rank 27.3%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2216 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Louisiana Tech University reports 114% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$10,125
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,866
Avg Net Price
$11,864
Median Debt
$22,135
Pell Grant Recipients
22%
How does this cost rank in LA? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
86%
SAT Average
1191
SAT Math Range
550–680
ACT Average
25
ACT Range
21–27

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
61%
Retention Rate
82%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$44,903
Median Earnings (10yr)
$52,279
Loan Repayment (3yr)
73%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Louisiana Tech University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 108% (13 → 27 incidents)

0102030 202120222023 13 27 ▲ +107.7%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 403
Arson 000
Burglary 814
Fondling 604
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 222
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 100
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 620
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 31 22
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 49 18
Liquor 2022 1 4
Weapons 2022 1 0
Drugs 2021 39 24
Liquor 2021 0 20
Weapons 2021 1 0

Louisiana Tech University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

LA

Louisiana Tech University

2.80 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,216
Enrollment
11,427
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX · 11,436 enrolled
Safety Score 1.14
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA · 11,407 enrolled
Safety Score 2.81
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK · 11,469 enrolled
Safety Score 0.61
Middlesex College
Edison, NJ · 11,471 enrolled
Safety Score 0.09
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WA · 11,472 enrolled
Safety Score 1.92

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Louisiana Tech University nationally (rank #2216), regardless of size or state.

Carl Albert State College
Poteau, OK
National Rank #2215
Coffeyville Community College
Coffeyville, KS
National Rank #2217
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS
National Rank #2214
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA
National Rank #2218
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
National Rank #2213

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Louisiana Tech University safe?
Louisiana Tech University has a safety score of 2.80 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,216 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Louisiana Tech University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Louisiana Tech University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in LA.
Does Louisiana Tech University have fire safety data?
Yes. Louisiana Tech University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Louisiana Tech University's Safety Profile

Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA enrolls 11,427 students and has a safety score of 2.80 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2216 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 5 in 2022 to 27 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Louisiana Tech University's 2.80 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

Every figure on PlainCampus is rendered directly from federal Clery Act source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal Clery Act source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.

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