#244 nationally · R2 · Louisiana

Louisiana Tech University research spending

Louisiana Tech University spent $32M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #244 among US R1 and R2 universities and #4 in Louisiana.

$32Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#244of 297 nationally
#4 of 6in Louisiana (4% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
241Illinois State UniversityILR2$33M
242SUNY College of Environmental Science and ForestryNYR2$33M
243Kennesaw State UniversityGAR2$32M
244Louisiana Tech UniversityLAR2$32M
245Villanova UniversityPAR2$32M
246University of Nebraska at OmahaNER2$31M
247University of South Dakota MedSDR2$30M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Louisiana Tech University run through its research office: https://www.latech.edu/research/

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Questions

How much does Louisiana Tech University spend on research?
Louisiana Tech University reported $32M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Louisiana Tech University rank nationally for research spending?
#244 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #4 of 6 in Louisiana.
Is Louisiana Tech University an R1 university?
Louisiana Tech University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.