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University of Louisiana at Monroe

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About University of Louisiana at Monroe

The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) is a public university in Monroe, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the University of Louisiana System. It is made up of four colleges: the College of Business and Social Sciences; College of Pharmacy; College of Arts, Education and Sciences; and College of Health Sciences. ULM enrolled 8,678 students in fall 2025, including 1,680 graduate students.

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85%

Acceptance

$13,466

Net price

5,022

Enrollment

54%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B

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

85%

Acceptance rate

1,116

SAT average

22

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540630
SAT Math620730
ACT Composite1824

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,466

Average net price

$9,190

In-state tuition

$21,290

Out-of-state tuition

$10,554

Room & board

$1,353

Books & supplies

$24,932

Total cost of attendance

35%

Students receiving Pell grants

35%

Students with federal loans

$21,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$11,490
$30–48K
$11,553
$48–75K
$12,647
$75–110K
$17,003
$110K+
$18,642

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$46,769

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,430

Median earnings (6 yrs)

54%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention rate

75%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,459

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

5,022

Total enrollment

18%

Part-time

21

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

64% women
36% men

Race & ethnicity

White
55%
Black
24%
Hispanic
4%
Two or more races
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%

University of Louisiana at Monroe FAQ

Is University of Louisiana at Monroe a public or private school?

University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public institution located in Monroe, LA.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

University of Louisiana at Monroe has an acceptance rate of 85%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.

How much does University of Louisiana at Monroe cost?

The average annual net price at University of Louisiana at Monroe is $13,466 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $9,190 in-state and $21,290 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

About 54% of students at University of Louisiana at Monroe complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, University of Louisiana at Monroe students earn a median of $46,769 per year.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Louisiana at Monroe?

Admitted students at University of Louisiana at Monroe have an average SAT score of 1,116 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 Monroe?

University of Louisiana at Monroe enrolls about 5,022 students.

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