UL Lafayette Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 87.01%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1190. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,418
- Out-of-State Tuition: $24,146
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UL Lafayette:
- Total Enrollment: 15,665, including 2,016 online students
- 13,432 Undergraduate, 2,233 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 41.9% men, 58.1% women.
- This is a large institution, providing extensive academic options and vibrant campus life.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 53%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 74%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 119 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 17 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 45 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UL Lafayette Overview
University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) is a four-year, public school located in Lafayette, LA. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UL Lafayette's tuition & fees is $10,418 for Louisiana residents and $24,146 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 74% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,541.
The school has a total enrollment of 15,665 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
UL Lafayette's acceptance rate is 87.01% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 31.73%. The median SAT score is 1190 and the ACT score is 25.
UL Lafayette ranked 144th in National Universities and 4th in Louisiana Colleges rankings. University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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 Lafayette is $10,418 for in-state students and $24,146 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,184 for in-state students and $23,912 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,418 for Louisiana residents and $24,146 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,184 for Louisiana residents and $23,912 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,418 | $24,146 |
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| Graduate | $10,184 | $23,912 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,418 | $24,146 |
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| Graduate | $10,184 | $23,912 |
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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 Lafayette 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 UL Lafayette
| 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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