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Quick Facts
History
LeTourneau University is named for our founder - R.G. LeTourneau. While flying over the area in 1946 to select a manufacturing site, Mrs. LeTourneau saw the sprawling complex of a vacated Army hospital consisting of over two hundred frame buildings. When told that it was no longer in use, she asked about establishing a school to serve the many GI's returning from the war. The site was secured and LeTourneau Technical Institute was established.
Since then LeTourneau Technical Institute has become LeTourneau University, a SACS and ABET accredited, nondenominational Christian university, offering four year and two year degree programs in engineering, technology, the liberal arts, business, aeronautical science, education, and the sciences, plus master's degree programs in business. Today LeTourneau is led by its president, Dr. Dale A. Lunsford, and its board of trustees.
Student Body (2007-2008)
- 3,925 Students at all Campuses
- 1,327 Traditional Undergraduates in Longview
- 74% Male
- 26% Female
- 41 International Students
- 17% Home Schooled
- 55% From out of State
- 76% Live on Campus
- Average Age: 21
- Students come from 49 states, 26 countries, and over 45 denominations
- 98% of Students receive Financial Aid
Freshman Class (2007-2008)
- 417 Students
- 75% Male
- 25% Female
- 53% From out of State
- 15% Home Schooled
- Average High School GPA: 3.5
- Interquartile Range SAT (25%-75%): 990-1270
- Average SAT: 1145
- Interquartile Range ACT (25%-75%): 22-28
Student Life
- More than 45 recognized student organizations on campus
- 85% of students participate in one or more of the 20 intramural sports ranging from basketball to flag-football and air hockey.
- 85% of students stay on campus over the weekends
- The Yellow Jackets Activity Council (YAC) Plans over 30 events every year for the student body, including movies, concerts, Hootenanny, Midnight Madness, and Film Festival.
Financial Aid (2007-2008)
- Tuition (per year): $17,710
- Room and Board (per year): $6,950
- Average Financial Aid Package: $17,611
- 98% of Students receive Financial Aid
- LeTourneau University’s FAFSA code is 003584
Athletics
- Member of the American Southwest Conference, NCAA Division III
- Over 170 athletes in 5 Men's and 6 Women's varsity athletic programs
Majors
LETU has more than 60 academic majors including Aeronautical Science, Engineering, Math, Teacher Education, Business, and Computer Science
Course Placement
To help you succeed, placement is done for ...
- Mathematics
- English
- Biblical Studies
It tells you which courses you should take in those three areas so that you will have success at LeTourneau University. Our goal is to give you the tools necessary to succeed in the courses in your transition to LeTourneau.
Faculty
- 71 full-time faculty members
- Over 77% hold their doctorate or the highest degree in their field
- Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1
- Average Class Size: 20
Outcomes
- 2006 Graduate Placement Rate
- 96% Overall
- 100% School of Aeronautical Science
- 94% School of Arts & Sciences
- 97% School of Education
- 96% Engineering Graduates
Accreditation
- SACS
- LeTourneau is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA. 30033-4097-telephone (404) 679-4501, to award associate, baccalaureate and master’s degrees.
- ABET
- LeTourneau University's engineering and engineering technology programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission and the Technology Accreditation Commission respectively of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, Md. 21202-4012—Telephone: 410- 347-7700.
- IACBE
- LeTourneau University's business program is accredited through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education.
- SBEC
- Certification is also approved by the Texas State Board for Educator Certification as an undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, graduate, and No Child Left Behind compliant certification program.
- FAA
- The aeronautical science program is approved by the Federal Aviation Administration.
Campus
- 162 Acre Campus located in Longview, TX
- 9 academic buildings with the latest technology and equipment, with wireless Internet access available in all academic areas.
- 16 different on-campus living opportunities.
- All living areas have connections for telephone, cable TV and internet access through our 40 Megabit/sec connection, and will soon have wireless internet access.
- The new S.E. Belcher, Jr. Chapel and Performance Center opened Fall 2007 and offers an amazing venue for LETU Chapel services (MWF) and numerous concerts and events. For a complete listing of the Belcher Center events click here.
