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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana

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Overview

Enrollment

16,225
University of Louisiana at Lafayette overview
Location Lafayette, Louisiana
Online louisiana.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
University of Louisiana at Lafayette overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 10,409 prospective students applied, and 8,155 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,693 enrolled in the school.  11,966 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,259 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,407 plus fees of $4,939. UL Lafayette is ranked 704 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

4/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

4/10

Value

UL Lafayette is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Louisiana at Lafayette within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
University of Louisiana at Lafayette overview
SAT 1023/1198
ACT 19/24
GPA 3.4

Applications Accepted

78.3% 
University of Louisiana at Lafayette overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Louisiana Resident Tuition

$5,407
In State Costs for University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$4,939
Room and Board $11,784
Budget for Other Expenses$4,290
Total One Year Cost$27,720

Out of State Resident Tuition

$19,135
Out of State Costs for University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$4,939
Room and Board $11,784
Budget for Other Expenses$4,290
Total One Year Cost$41,448

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

41% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Louisiana at Lafayette students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 23%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 15%
Education 11%
Health Professions 10%
Engineering 6%

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160658 IPEDS survey data for University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Current students may use the University of Louisiana at Lafayette GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.