Overview
Enrollment
The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), founded in 1931, is a public university nestled on the banks of the Bayou DeSiard in Monroe, Louisiana, approximately 100 miles from Shreveport. The campus is marked by its natural bayou setting and its distinctively modern Academic Quad centered around the iconic ULM Library Tower. ULM offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with particular recognition in fields such as pharmacy, business, and health sciences. The institution has a moderately selective admissions process that evaluates the overall potential of applicants. Student housing is available on campus, providing a range of living options for the predominantly undergraduate student body. While ULM competes in the NCAA Division I as the Warhawks, the university is particularly noted for its strength in water skiing, having won numerous national championships.
In the most recent statistical year 4,303 prospective students applied, and 3,017 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,018 enrolled in the school. 5,104 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,294 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,788 plus fees of $3,294. ULM is ranked 681 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
ULM is rated within the lower 45% 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 Monroe within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#681 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#235 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#5 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#3 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#24 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1085/1320 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,294 |
| Room and Board | $9,551 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,403 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,294 |
| Room and Board | $9,551 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,503 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 20% |
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Business | 15% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Education | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159993 IPEDS survey data for University of Louisiana Monroe.
Current students may use the University of Louisiana Monroe GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.