Academics
At the core of LeTourneau University is an undergraduate program of 1,396 traditional students at its main campus in Longview. LeTourneau has a diverse pool of undergraduates, representing 50 states, 20 countries, and over 45 denominations. The average undergraduate SAT score is 1170 and LeTourneau undergraduates have an average of 3.5 high school GPA. LeTourneau achieves annual rankings in U.S. News and World Report's top tier for Master's/Comprehensive Universities and was cited as a "Best Value" in the 2009 rankings.
The school offers numerous undergraduate degrees, most of which are focused on engineering, aeronautics, computer science, business, and education. A smaller liberal arts program provides educational balance to the largely technical concentrations. The school also offers extensive business and management graduate classes in Houston, Dallas, Tyler, Bedford, Austin, and Longview.
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