University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1182 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #335 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #304 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #219 of 1,388 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 109 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 89%
- Undergraduates
- 13,179
- Graduates
- 2,166
- Male:Female Ratio
- 42:58
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- louisiana.edu
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an acceptance rate of 89% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 86% | 90% |
| Applicants | 10,679 | 3,952 | 6,727 |
| Admissions | 9,486 | 3,414 | 6,072 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,048 | 1,263 | 1,785 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 12 | 4 |
4,442 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,967 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
30 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1120
or below
75% of them
had 1255
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 1120-1255 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,401 or 46%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 27
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 23-27 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 8929 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3714 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 821 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 596 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 429 (3%) |
| Asian | 405 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 393 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 23 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $10,869
- Students receiving aid
- 96%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,407 | $5,511 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,407 | $5,511 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,135 | $19,239 |
| Fee in-district | $5,011 | $4,673 |
| Fee in-state | $5,011 | $4,673 |
| Fee out-of-state | $5,011 | $4,673 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,678 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,988 |
| Room charge | $7,418 |
| Meal charge | $4,570 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette majors
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has granted 2,365 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 717 master's across 32 programs, and 91 doctorate degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 116 | 357 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 326 | 20 | |
| General Studies | 335 | ||
| Psychology, General | 136 | 8 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 121 | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 103 | 14 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 96 | ||
| Computer Science | 64 | 15 | 9 |
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 63 | 20 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | 53 | |
| Finance, General | 68 | ||
| Informatics | 49 | 13 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 60 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 21 | 15 | 22 |
| Accounting | 41 | 16 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 56 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 54 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 49 | 4 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 39 | 4 | |
| Engineering, General | 43 | ||
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 34 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 34 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 32 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 32 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 32 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 28 | 1 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 8 | 19 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 27 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | 6 | 6 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 23 | ||
| Music, General | 22 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 4 | 17 | |
| Chemistry, General | 20 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 20 | ||
| Petroleum Engineering | 20 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 11 | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 17 | ||
| Sociology, General | 16 | ||
| Architecture | 15 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 | ||
| History, General | 11 | 3 | |
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 13 | ||
| Insurance | 13 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 12 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 12 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 11 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 11 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 9 | ||
| Environmental Science | 9 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 8 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 7 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 7 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | 4 | |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 6 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 1 | 4 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 5 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 4 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 3 | ||
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 2 | ||
| French Studies | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,365 | 717 | 91 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 46% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has published 12,300 scientific papers with 223,643 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Physics, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Geology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 7 | 87 |
| 1993 | 10 | 80 |
| 1994 | 21 | 87 |
| 1995 | 13 | 89 |
| 1996 | 14 | 107 |
| 1997 | 10 | 122 |
| 1998 | 15 | 123 |
| 1999 | 40 | 194 |
| 2000 | 196 | 273 |
| 2001 | 253 | 342 |
| 2002 | 377 | 984 |
| 2003 | 312 | 1148 |
| 2004 | 340 | 1515 |
| 2005 | 382 | 1938 |
| 2006 | 392 | 2759 |
| 2007 | 393 | 3273 |
| 2008 | 386 | 4087 |
| 2009 | 438 | 4957 |
| 2010 | 402 | 5536 |
| 2011 | 456 | 6579 |
| 2012 | 418 | 7336 |
| 2013 | 461 | 8076 |
| 2014 | 420 | 8666 |
| 2015 | 385 | 8975 |
| 2016 | 475 | 10171 |
| 2017 | 511 | 10304 |
| 2018 | 601 | 11750 |
| 2019 | 734 | 14293 |
| 2020 | 777 | 17371 |
| 2021 | 791 | 21430 |
| 2022 | 742 | 21372 |
| 2023 | 693 | 23214 |
| 2024 | 568 | 22205 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumni
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Richard Simmons
- Occupations
- writeractorprofessional fitness coachcomediandancer
- Biography
-
Milton Teagle "Richard" Simmons was an American fitness instructor and television personality. He was a promoter of weight-loss programs, most prominently through his television show, The Richard Simmons Show and later the Sweatin' to the Oldies line of aerobics videos.
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Ali Landry
- Occupations
- actorfilm actormodeltelevision actorbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Ali Germaine Landry is an American actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss USA 1996. She played Rita Lefleur on the UPN sitcom Eve and was the Doritos Girl in a 1998 Super Bowl commercial. In 1998, she was named by People magazine as one of 50 most beautiful people in the world.
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Elfrid Payton
- Enrolled in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- Studied in 2011-2014
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Elfrid Payton Jr. is an American professional basketball player for the Charlotte Hornets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He played college basketball at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where in 2014 he won the Lefty Driesell Award as the National College Defensive Player of the Year. Payton was drafted with the 10th overall pick in the 2014 NBA draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, but was then traded to the Orlando Magic.
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James Lee Burke
- Occupations
- writerjournalistnovelist
- Biography
-
James Lee Burke is an American author, best known for his Dave Robicheaux series. He has won Edgar Awards for his novels Black Cherry Blues (1990), Cimarron Rose (1998), and Flags on the Bayou (2024). He has also been presented with the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. The Robicheaux character has been portrayed twice on screen, first by Alec Baldwin (Heaven's Prisoners) and then Tommy Lee Jones (In the Electric Mist).
General info
| Alternative names | UL Lafayette |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1898 |
| Motto | Fortiter, Feliciter, Fideliter Boldly, Happily, Faithfully |
| Colors | vermilion, evangeline white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 2,051 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 104 University Circle Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 121,000 |
| Phone | 3774821000 |