Overview
Enrollment
Located in northeastern Louisiana, the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) occupies a 238-acre campus along the Bayou DeSiard in the city of Monroe. Originally established in 1931 as Ouachita Parish Junior College, ULM evolved into a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic colleges. The university maintains a selective admission process and is recognized for its programs in pharmacy, health sciences, and atmospheric sciences, including one of the few toxicology programs in the southern United States. The campus features a mix of modern and traditional buildings, with student residence halls accommodating primarily first-year students, while the Warhawks compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Sun Belt Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
ULM is rated within the lower 46% 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 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#665 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#223 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 | 1050/1350 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| 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 | $3,402 |
| Room and Board | $10,182 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,976 |
| Total One Year Cost | $26,648 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $3,402 |
| Room and Board | $10,182 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $5,976 |
| Total One Year Cost | $38,748 |
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.
Last updated February 24, 2025