Known for health sciences — excellent value
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution in Lafayette with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1219, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 12.3K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,089 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,118.
Established
1898
Motto
Fortiter, Feliciter, Fideliter
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I
89%Acceptance
1219SAT Avg
12,269Students
18:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$47,089Earnings 10yr
$14,118Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate88.8%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1219
Reading & WritingMid: 560
560645
MathMid: 551
560610
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 22
2327
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$10,418
Tuition (out-of-state)$24,146
Room & Board$11,988
Books & Supplies$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance$24,631
Average Net Price$14,118
Median Debt at Graduation$22,902
Monthly Payment (10yr)$243
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$11,226
$30–48K$12,427
$48–75K$15,448
$75–110K$18,180
$110K+$18,398
Programs (108)
Student Body
Undergrads
12,269
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
Race & Ethnicity
White 58%
Black 27%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate52.0%
Freshman Retention76.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$42,668
8 Years$44,392
10 Years$47,089
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$37,400
Men
$57,800
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Source: Wikipedia