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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public · Midsize city · Website

University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus
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Admission rate
87%
Accessible
Average net price
$14,924
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
52%
Median earnings
$52,638
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public college in Lafayette, LA with 12,428 undergraduates. It admits 87% of applicants, and admitted students average 1219 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $14,924 per year ($12,120 for families earning under $30,000). 52% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,638 ten years after enrolling.

public college

Admissions

Admission rate
87%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test optional
Fall 2024
Applicants
10,679
Fall 2023
Admitted
9,486
Fall 2023
Yield
32%
of admitted students enrolled

Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.

SAT Reading & Writing570–630
200800
SAT Math550–610
200800
ACT Composite23–28
136

What University of Louisiana at Lafayette looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$25,959
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$11,460
Out-of-state tuition
$25,188

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$12,120
  • $30–48k$11,685
  • $48–75k$12,109
  • $75–110k$16,457
  • $110k+$19,390

Get a personal estimate with University of Louisiana at Lafayette's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Freshman retention
74%
Median earnings
$52,638
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,422
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
12,428
Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Receive Pell grants
45%
  • White57%
  • Hispanic6%
  • Black27%
  • Asian2%

University of Louisiana at Lafayette FAQ

What is University of Louisiana at Lafayette's acceptance rate?+

University of Louisiana at Lafayette admits 87% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?+

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 570–630 on SAT Reading and Writing and 550–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1219.

What ACT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?+

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–28.

Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette test optional?+

Test optional (considered if submitted).

How many students apply to University of Louisiana at Lafayette?+

In Fall 2023, 10,679 students applied to University of Louisiana at Lafayette and 9,486 were admitted; 3,064 enrolled.

Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette consider legacy status?+

No. University of Louisiana at Lafayette reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette require an essay?+

University of Louisiana at Lafayette reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $25,959 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,924.

What is University of Louisiana at Lafayette's graduation rate?+

52% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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