ULM Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 84.75%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1280. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $9,190
- Out-of-State Tuition: $21,290
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at ULM:
- Total Enrollment: 8,601, including 1,277 online students
- 6,761 Undergraduate, 1,840 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 33.4% men, 66.6% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 54%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 73%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 105 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 51 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 34 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
ULM Overview
University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) is a four-year, public school located in Monroe, LA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The ULM's tuition & fees is $9,190 for Louisiana residents and $21,290 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 64% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,058.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,601 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
ULM's acceptance rate is 84.75% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35.06%. The median SAT score is 1280 and the ACT score is 21.
ULM ranked 152nd in National Universities and 5th in Louisiana Colleges rankings. University of Louisiana at Monroe is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Louisiana at Monroe is $9,190 for in-state students and $21,290 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,399 for in-state students and $21,499 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,190 for Louisiana residents and $21,290 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,398 for Louisiana residents and $21,498 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,190 | $21,290 |
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| Graduate | $9,399 | $21,499 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,190 | $21,290 |
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| Graduate | $9,398 | $21,498 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Louisiana at Monroe offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at ULM
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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