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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

UL Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana 70503

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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

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89%Acceptance
1219SAT Avg
12,269Students
18:1Student:Faculty
52%Grad Rate
$47,089Earnings 10yr
$14,118Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1219

Reading & WritingMid: 560
560645
MathMid: 551
560610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2327

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1219

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,118

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,991

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

94

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (108)

Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#373
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#281

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from LA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

New Orleanspop. 380K
118 mi(205 min)
Houstonpop. 2.3M
203 mi(352 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
333 mi(577 min)

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