LeTourneau University Quick Facts

HISTORY

LeTourneau University is named for our founder, Mr. 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.

 

MAJORS AND CONCENTRATIONS

LeTourneau University offers more than 85 academic programs in Aeronautical Science, Engineering, Education, Business, and the Arts & Sciences.

 

STUDENT BODY

  • 2,950 Students at all Campuses
  • 1,279 Traditional Undergraduates in Longview
  • Students come from 49 states, 21 countries, and over 44 denominations
  • 26 National Merit Scholars
  • Top Six Enrollment States: Texas (694), California (65), Illinois (39), Pennsylvania (39), Colorado (23), Florida (23)

 

FRESHMAN CLASS 2011-12

  • 532 Students
  • Average High School GPA: 3.6
  • Average SAT: 1178
  • Average ACT Composite: 25.4

 

STUDENT LIFE

  • More than 50 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 YellowJacket Activities Council (YAC) plans over 30 events every year for the student body, including movies, concerts, Hootenanny, Midnight Madness and Film Festival.

 

TUITION AND FEES

 

LONGVIEW CAMPUS

  • 162 acre main campus located in Longview, TX
  • Nine academic buildings with the latest technology and equipment, with wireless Internet access available in all academic areas.
  • 17 different on-campus living opportunities.
  • All living areas have connections for telephone, cable TV and internet access through our 40 Megabit/sec connection, and the majority have wireless internet access.
  • The S.E. Belcher, Jr. Chapel and Performance Center opened in 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.