School Information

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Total Cost $12,764
Total Enrollment 16,361
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 22 : 1

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

http://www.louisiana.edu
104 University Circle, Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
(377) 482-1000

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the largest member of the University of Louisiana System, is a public institution of higher education offering bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Within the Carnegie classification, UL Lafayette is designated as a Research University with high research activity. The University’s academic programs are administered by the B. I. Moody III College of Business Administration, the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences, the Colleges of the Arts, Education, Engineering, General Studies, Liberal Arts, Nursing & Allied Health Professions, and the Graduate School. The University is dedicated to achieving excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, in ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 4%
 
School Costs

At University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 88.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 58.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,168), and 33% receive loans ($5,266 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $4,680. Off campus it is around $8,236.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $5,042 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $4,016
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $12,588
Tuition Graduate in State $4,597
Tuition Graduate Out of State $13,169
Living Costs
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $12,764
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $21,336
Total Expense In State Off Campus $16,850
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $8,614
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $25,422
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $17,186
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,584 people applied to University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (67.0% male & 67.0% female ) and 51.0% accepted (54.0% male and 49.0% female)

Of the 14,832 undergraduate students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, 16.0% are part-time. A majority (82.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 42.0% of the 1,529 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     95.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     76.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     50.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     14.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     41.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     42.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline * Fall - June 1 * Spring - October 1 * Summer - March 1
Admissions Office Phone 337/482-6467
Admissions Office Email enroll@louisiana.edu
Admissions Office Address French House P.O. Box 41210 Lafayette, LA 70504-1210
Admissions Transfer URL http://studentsuccess.louisiana.edu/transfer@louisiana
Admissions Website http://www.louisiana.edu/AboutUs/ContactUs/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 20
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 24
 
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 17
Agriculture, General 17
Architecture and related services 35 19
Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD) 19
Architecture and Related Services, Other 26
Interior Architecture 9
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 4
French Studies 4
Biological and biomedical sciences 56 3 6
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 49 3
Conservation Biology 4
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other 6
Microbiology, General 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 483 61
Accounting 75
Business Administration and Management, General 137 61
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 10
Business/Managerial Economics 2
Fashion Merchandising 18
Finance, General 75
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 30
Insurance 11
Management Information Systems, General 31
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 94
Communication, journalism, and related programs 97 11
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 9 11
Mass Communication/Media Studies 49
Public Relations/Image Management 39
Computer and information sciences and support services 25 48 5
Computer Science 25 48 5
Education 274 63 0
Agricultural Teacher Education 0
Art Teacher Education 3
Biology Teacher Education 6
Business Teacher Education 2
Chemistry Teacher Education 0
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 31
Curriculum and Instruction 2
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 49
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms 3
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented 8
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 22 0
Elementary Education and Teaching 49
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 22
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education 0
French Language Teacher Education 2
German Language Teacher Education 0
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 9
Mathematics Teacher Education 0
Music Teacher Education 3
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 87
Physics Teacher Education 0
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 1
Secondary Education and Teaching 8
Social Studies Teacher Education 15
Spanish Language Teacher Education 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 13
Speech Teacher Education 1
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 0
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 0
Engineering 107 62 4
Chemical Engineering 14 9
Civil Engineering, General 23 5
Computer Engineering, General 6 6 4
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 10 19
Mechanical Engineering 35 11
Petroleum Engineering 19 12
Engineering technologies/technicians 58 1
Engineering/Industrial Management 1
Industrial Technology/Technician 58
English language and literature/letters 46 7 6
English Language and Literature, General 46 7 6
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 44
Human Development and Family Studies, General 44
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 10 7
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 10
French Language and Literature 7
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 184 59 2
Athletic Training/Trainer 12
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 30 20
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other 2
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 5
Dietetics/Dietitian (RD) 11
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator 24
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0 18
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 102 21
History 15 7
History, General 15 7
Legal professions and studies 7
Pre-Law Studies 7
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 355
General Studies 355
Mathematics and statistics 6 10 4
Mathematics, General 6 10 4
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 1
Cognitive Science 1
Natural resources and conservation 16
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other 16
Philosophy and religious studies 3
Philosophy 3
Physical sciences 21 10
Chemistry, General 12
Geology/Earth Science, General 5 7
Physics, General 4 3
Psychology 72 4
Psychology, General 72 4
Security and protective services 47
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 47
Social sciences 59
Anthropology 8
Political Science and Government, General 23
Sociology 28
Visual and performing arts 88 6
Art/Art Studies, General 57
Industrial Design 11
Music Performance, General 12 6
Visual and Performing Arts, General 8
 
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