# University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 87% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 10,679 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 9,486 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 570–630 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 550–610 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 23–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $25,959 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $14,924 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $12,120 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $11,685 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $12,109 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $16,457 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $19,390 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 12,428 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 52% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,638 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,422 (FY2024) |

## What University of Louisiana at Lafayette considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 160658. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology