University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City
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About University of Louisiana at Lafayette
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette, University of Louisiana, ULL, or UL) is a public research university in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. It has the largest enrollment within the nine-campus University of Louisiana System and the second-largest enrollment in Louisiana, behind only Louisiana State University. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Founded in 1898 as an industrial school, the institution developed into a four-year university during the twentieth century and became known by its present name in 1999. It offers Louisiana's only Ph.D. in francophone studies, Louisiana's only master's of informatics, and Louisiana's only industrial design degree. The university has achieved several milestones in computer science, engineering and architecture. It is also home to a distinct College of the Arts.
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87%
Acceptance
$13,530
Net price
12,428
Enrollment
53%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
87%
Acceptance rate
1,219
SAT average
22
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$13,530
Average net price
$10,418
In-state tuition
$24,146
Out-of-state tuition
$12,108
Room & board
$1,326
Books & supplies
$24,884
Total cost of attendance
42%
Students receiving Pell grants
44%
Students with federal loans
$22,902
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$47,089
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,668
Median earnings (6 yrs)
53%
Graduation rate
74%
Retention rate
74%
Earn more than a HS grad
$9,241
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
12,428
Total enrollment
10%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
38%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Louisiana at Lafayette FAQ
Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette a public or private school?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, LA.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an acceptance rate of 87%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost?
The average annual net price at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $13,530 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $10,418 in-state and $24,146 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
About 53% of students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Louisiana at Lafayette students earn a median of $47,089 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
Admitted students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette have an average SAT score of 1,219 and an ACT midpoint of 22. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette enrolls about 12,428 students.
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