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

• 2843 Students at all Campuses
• 1352 Traditional Undergraduates in Longview
  • 72% Male
  • 28% Female
  • 92 International Students
  • 21.45% Home Schooled
  • 48% From out of State
  • 71% Live on Campus
  • Average Age: 20.8
• Students come 47 states, 30 countries, and 47 denominations/religions
• 22 National Merit Scholars

• Top Seven Enrollment States: Texas (705), California (75), Illinois (37), Pennsylvania (35), Oregon (22), Florida (21), North Carolina (21)

 

FRESHMAN CLASS 2012-13

• 532 Students (532=Trad and Gaps) (407=Trad only)
  • 62.0% Male (62.0% Trad and Gaps) (74.0% Trad only)
  • 38.0% Female (38.0% Trad and Gaps) (26.0% Trad only)
  • 38.7% From out of State (38.7% International & unknown) (49.4% Trad only w/international & unknown)
  • 14..47% Home Schooled
• Average High School GPA: 3.63
• Interquartile Range SAT (25%-75%):1060-1320
• Average SAT: 1185.22
• Interquartile Range ACT (25%-75%): 22-29
• Average ACT Composite: 25.44

 

STUDENT LIFE

• More than 50 recognized student organizations on campus.
• 76% of students participate in one or more of the 20 intramural sports ranging from basketball to flag football to coed ultimate Frisbee and air hockey.
• 70% of students stay on campus over the weekends.
• The YellowJacket Activities Council (YAC) and other student body organizations plan over 30 events every year for the student body, including movies, concerts, Hootenanny, Midnight Madness, Mystery Bus Tour, and Film Festival.

 

TUITION AND FEES

• Traditional students: Tuition (per year): $24,050
• Room and Board (per year): $8,940

• Financial Aid is available

 

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.

 

ATHLETIC QUICK FACTS 

Location:  Longview, Texas
Founded:  1946
Enrollment:  2,950
Type:  Private
Affiliation:  NCAA Division III
Conference:  American Southwest (ASC)
Nickname:  YellowJackets
Colors:  Royal & Gold
President:  Dr. Dale A. Lunsford
Athletic Director:  Terri Deike 
Faculty Representative:  Dr. Bobby Johnson
Sports Information Director: James Hill
Head Trainer:  Portia Phillips
Athletic Phone:  (903) 233-3760
Athletic Fax:  (903) 233-3751
Athletic Website:  www.letuathletics.com
University Website:  www.letu.edu

Facility Information
Soccer:  LETU Soccer Field at Joyce Family Athletic Village
    Surface:  Grass
    Capacity: 250
Basketball/Volleyball:  Solheim Arena
    Surface:  Wood
    Capacity: 1,500
Tennis:  LETU Tennis Courts
    Surface:  Hard
    Capacity:  100
Softball:  LETU Softball Field at Joyce Family Athletic Village
    Surface:  Natural Grass
    Capacity: 230
Baseball:  Conrad-Vernon Field at Joyce Family Athletic Village
    Surface:  Natural Grass
    Capacity: 230