University of Louisiana at Monroe
ULM; University of Louisiana-Monroe; Uni of LA-Monroe; University of Louisiana Monroe; University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, Louisiana 71209-0000
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — excellent value
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public institution in Monroe with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1102, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 4.9K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $46,769 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,633.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1102
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
65.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$15,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
37
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (86)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
72%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History ULM opened in 1931 as Ouachita Parish Junior College.
- •Its name changed again in 1949, to Northeast Junior College of Louisiana State University.
- •In 1969, it granted doctoral degrees for the first time and was elevated to university status as Northeast Louisiana University (NLU).
- •In 1999, Northeast Louisiana University (NLU), under university president Lawson Swearingen, agreed to a controversial name change of the university.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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Estimated from LA state average + city premium
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