LeTourneau University

Longview, Texas

Private Nonprofit Graduate Programs

$35,500

In-State Tuition

61.1%

Graduation Rate

$57,103

Median Earnings

1,510

Enrollment

LeTourneau University is a private institution in Longview, Texas with 1,510 undergraduate students. For nursing students, the useful read is not just whether a program exists, but how its tuition, completion rates, debt, and earnings compare with nearby options.

In-state tuition is $35,500 compared with a Texas nursing-school average of $13,361. The school reports a graduation rate of 61.1%, median earnings of $57,103, and median federal debt of $26,000.

Tuition vs State

$35,500

+$22,139

$35,500 is higher than the state average of $13,361.

Graduation vs State

61.1%

+15.4%

61.1% is higher than the state average of 45.7%.

Earnings vs State

$57,103

+$13,983

$57,103 is higher than the state average of $43,120.

Tuition rank: Cheapest 13% Graduation rank: Top 22% Value rank: Top 90%

About LeTourneau University

Location	Longview, Texas
Institution Type	Private Nonprofit
Highest Degree	graduate
Website	www.letu.edu
In-State Tuition	$35,500
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,500
Total Enrollment	1,510
Acceptance Rate	40.7%
Graduation Rate	61.1%
Retention Rate	80.5%
Median Earnings (10 yrs after)	$57,103
Median Debt at Graduation	$26,000
Est. Monthly Loan Payment	$275
Pell Grant Recipients	13.4%
Students Receiving Loans	24.3%
Loan Default Rate	0.0%
Nursing Program	Available

Cost and Return Snapshot

Based on published tuition, median debt, and earnings data

4-Year Tuition

$142,000

Median Debt

$26,000

Monthly Payment

$275

Earnings / Debt

2.2x

A typical graduate debt load would equal about 0.5 years of post-payment earnings capacity using the reported median earnings and 10-year monthly payment estimate.

Affordability Context

13.4% of students receive Pell Grants, a useful signal for how often the school serves lower-income students. 24.3% of students take federal loans, so borrowing is less common than at many institutions in the student body. The three-year loan default rate is 0.0%, which helps frame repayment risk alongside earnings and debt.

Cost and Outcomes Context

The value picture at LeTourneau University depends on the relationship between price, borrowing, and outcomes. A simple four-year tuition estimate is $142,000, while the reported median debt is $26,000 with an estimated monthly payment of $275. These figures should be compared with aid offers and program-specific requirements before making a final decision.