Chances of getting into University of Louisiana Monroe
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Easy | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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How hard is it to get into ULM and can I get accepted? The school has a 80% acceptance rate ranking it #17 in Louisiana for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 3,164 out of 3,953 applicants were admitted making University of Louisiana Monroe an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has easy requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 56 percent. University of Louisiana Monroe typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 35% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Test Requirements
You must submit admission test scores with your application. University of Louisiana Monroe is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ULM SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 25th | N/A |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | N/A |
| SAT Math 75th | N/A |
| SAT Composite 75th | N/A |
| Average SAT Score | N/A |
ULM ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 24 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 24 |
| Average ACT Score | 21 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into ULM?
Admission data indicates that ULM regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 24 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #14 in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 99 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Louisiana Monroe.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 24 and Above | Good | >88% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg + | 80%-88% |
| 19 to 21 | Avg - | 72%-80% |
| 17 to 19 | Reach | 63%-72% |
| Less than 17 | Low | <63% |
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ULM GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into University of Louisiana Monroe?
Applicants require above average high school grades to get into ULM. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Louisiana Monroe was 3.35 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #8 in Louisiana for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.35 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as ULM accepts 80% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 22% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 18% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 19% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 19% | Avg - |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 19% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 3% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
Similar Requirements
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 2,373 | 1,580 | 3,953 |
| Accepted | 1,921 | 1,243 | 3,164 |
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 79% | 80% |
| Enrolled | 734 | 378 | 1,112 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 38% | 30% | 35% |
Fall 2021 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 156 days left until the Fall 2021 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2022.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Louisiana Monroe is $20.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Louisiana Monroe and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159993 IPEDS survey data for University of Louisiana Monroe.
FAQs
Does University of Louisiana Monroe prefer SAT or ACT?
1% of students submit their SAT scores to ULM. 99% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Louisiana Monroe?
80% of those who apply are granted admission to ULM. Admission competition is and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Louisiana Monroe?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 24. 99% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.