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University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus

🇺🇸 USA · Louisiana

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

  • Public
  • Urban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
87%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹22,68,082Out-of-state
Students
12,428Undergraduates
Students per teacher
18Student to faculty

About

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette, University of Louisiana, ULL, or UL) is a public research university in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. It has the largest enrollment within the nine-campus University of Louisiana System and the second-largest enrollment in Louisiana, behind only Louisiana State University. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Founded in 1898 as an industrial school, the institution developed into a four-year university during the twentieth century and became known by its present name in 1999. It offers Louisiana's only Ph.D. in francophone studies, Louisiana's only master's of informatics, and Louisiana's only industrial design degree. The university has achieved several milestones in computer science, engineering and architecture. It is also home to a distinct College of the Arts.

Admissions planning estimate

87% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 52%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 88.83%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 88.8% (9,486/10,679; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

87 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 10,679
Offered a place 9,484
Enrolled 3,064

32.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1120-1240
4001600
ACT composite23-28
136

What a year costs

₹35,29,964 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹22,68,082
  • Housing₹11,37,329
  • Books & supplies₹1,24,554
Sticker price ₹35,29,964
After aid (average) ₹12,70,900

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹9,78,584
Out-of-state ₹22,68,082

Average aid awarded: ₹9,35,938 a year.

Outcomes and support

74.3%
Retention
52.6%
Graduation
64%
Get financial aid
3%
From out of state

One teacher for every 18 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 57.1%
African American 27.3%
Hispanic 5.6%
Multiracial 4.6%
Unknown 2.1%
Asian 2.1%
Native American 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

6 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Architecture and Related Services, Otherbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Otherbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Servicesbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering-Related Fieldsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
Hospitality Administration/Managementbachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Insurancebachelor
Interior Architecturebachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Petroleum Engineeringbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate87.01%
Total Applicants10679
Admitted Applicants9484
Enrolled Applicants3064
Application Fee₹2,348
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1120
SAT Composite 75th %1240
ACT Composite 25th %23
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹9,78,584
Out-of-State Tuition₹22,68,082
Average Housing Cost₹11,37,329
Books & Supplies₹1,24,554
Average Net Price₹12,70,900
Students Receiving Aid64%
Average Aid Awarded₹9,35,938
Out-of-State Students3%

Student Body Diversity

African American27.28%
Asian2.13%
Hispanic5.63%
White57.09%
Multiracial4.64%
Native American0.35%
Pacific Islander0.06%
International0.67%
Unknown Race2.14%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingUrban
Years4
Graduation Rate52.63%
Retention Rate74.28%
Student/Faculty Ratio18:1
Total Undergraduates12428

Contact

Street Address104 E University Ave
ZIP Code70503
Phone(337) 482-6553
Websitehttps://www.louisiana.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/