Bachelor of Forestry at Louisiana Tech University

The Forestry at Louisiana Tech University is a Full Time Bachelor program offered at the university's main campus in Ruston , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus in English and can be completed in 4 years. Students develop academic knowledge and practical skills that prepare them for future careers in this field. The next available intake starts on August 21, 2026.

About Bachelor of Forestry

The Forestry Program cultivates knowledge through teaching, research, and service activities related to the conservation and management of renewable natural resources and their sustainable use. Upon completion of the Forestry curriculum, you will earn a Bachelor of Science in Forestry (Forestry), with available concentrations in Forest Management and Wildlife Habitat Management.

Students majoring in forestry are joining the #1 Forestry Program in the South and a top-ranked program nationally. Students are required to maintain a minimum grade of "C" on all professional (Forestry Core) courses and a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on all courses taken. Students are encouraged to complete at least one internship (on-the-job experience) during their course of study, though an internship is not required.

The educational program in Forestry leading to the professional BSF degree is accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF). The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) recognizes SAF as the specialized accrediting body for forestry and natural resources education in the United States and Canada.

Disciplines

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & SCIENCE

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Forestry at Louisiana Tech University

Entry Requirements

If you are interested in pursuing an undergraduate degree program at Louisiana Tech University, please refer to the checklist below. The following is a list of all undergraduate admission requirements needed to make an application for admission.

Please email required documents to [email protected].

Academic Checklist:

1. Complete the Online Application Form

2. English Proficiency - you must have one of the following

High school curriculum taught in English
SAT - EBRW subscore of 500
English Accuplacer - score of 250
English proficiency test: TOEFL (iBT 79), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (100)

3. English Placement - you must have one of the following

3.0 GPA - converted from your high school transcripts into US grading scale by our admissions coordinator
SAT - EBRW subscore of 500
English Accuplacer - score of 250
English profociency test: TOEFL (iBT 79), IELTS (6.5), Duolingo (100)

4. Math Placement - you must have one of the following

3.0 GPA* - converted from your high school transcripts into US grading scale by our admissions coordinator
SAT - Math subscore of 510
Math Accuplacer - score of 250

*This will place you in the lowest available level for Math. You may be asked to take a placement test in order to place higher.

4. Copy of Current Valid Passport

All documents can be submitted as PDF attachments via email. Official transcripts can be sent to us electronically or mailed in a sealed envelope directly from the school. Please make sure all transcripts are sent to the Office of International Affairs (International Student Office) - [email protected]. You may choose to mail physical documents to the address provided below.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6.5
TOEFLMin 79

Career Opportunities after Completing Bachelor of Forestry

Forest products industry
Forestry federal or state agencies
Forestry consulting
Forest plant management trainee/technician
Forest researcher
Forest nursery coordinator
Sales representative
Extension Agent

Fee Information

Application Fee 20

How to Apply

Step 1 – Completing the Application
All sections of the application are to be completed including submission of the application. Applications are not processed unless submitted by the applicant. Please call 318.257.2924 or email if you have any questions.

TIP: You will need to have the following information handy when completing your application

Names and contact information for references – some programs require them
Names and dates of all post-secondary Universities attended where credit was attempted (whether or not credit was earned)
Date of most recent or highest GRE/GMAT test and the registration number. (Not required for Executive MBA, Concurrent MAcc/MBA, or Graduate Certificate applicants) The test must be no older than 5 years.
Unofficial transcripts for uploading
International students — date of most recent or highest TOEFL/IELTS test score; scores cannot be older than 2 years of age
International students completing ELS 112 Certification — upload a copy of the ELS Certificate
International student — English translation of foreign transcripts
Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted

Step 2 – Creating Your Account

Click here to APPLY NOW.
Select Create an account under “First-time users.”
Enter your email address, first name, last name and birthdate.
Check your email for a temporary PIN and enter on screen, and login in.
Create a password. Password must have:
1. At least one letter
2. At least one capital letter
3. At least one number
4. Be at least 12 characters
Once you’ve set your password, Click “Start New Application” on the next screen and select “Graduate Application” From the drop down menu.

Bachelor of Forestry at Louisiana Tech University

Louisiana Tech University

United States of America, Ruston