Louisiana Tech University is a public research university in Ruston, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the University of Louisiana System and classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity".
Former name: Industrial Institute and College of Louisiana (1894–1898) · Louisiana Industrial Institute (1898–1921) · Louisiana Polytechnic Institute (1921–1970)
Type: Public research university
Established: 1894
Parent institution: University of Louisiana System