University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1165 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #330 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #299 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #210 of 1,420 | For Petroleum Engineering |
| Top50% | For 110 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 13,432
- Graduates
- 2,233
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 87% 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 | 87% | 85% | 88% |
| Applicants | 11,099 | 3,992 | 7,107 |
| Admissions | 9,657 | 3,379 | 6,278 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 3,049 | 1,262 | 1,787 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 15 | 9 | 6 |
4,675 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,016 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 1240
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 1120-1240 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1,365 or 45%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette are 23-28 (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 | 8801 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3908 (25%) |
| Hispanic | 876 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 657 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 489 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 476 (3%) |
| Asian | 400 (3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 21 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (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
- $11,762
- 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 | 3,653 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,108 |
| Room charge | $7,418 |
| Meal charge | $4,690 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette majors
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has granted 2,269 bachelor's degrees across 52 programs, 735 master's across 31 programs, and 90 doctorate degrees across 11 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 | 128 | 312 | |
| General Studies | 354 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 268 | 38 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 162 | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 128 | 11 | |
| Psychology, General | 121 | 12 | |
| Computer Science | 50 | 29 | 11 |
| Finance, General | 72 | ||
| Audiology & Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 41 | 30 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 70 | ||
| Informatics | 36 | 32 | |
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 64 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 17 | 42 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 37 | 8 | 12 |
| Accounting | 40 | 14 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 46 | 7 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 23 | 29 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 52 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 48 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 45 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 38 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 38 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 32 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 29 | ||
| Architecture | 26 | ||
| Architecture and Related Services, Other | 26 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 26 | ||
| Engineering, General | 25 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 11 | 10 | 4 |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 22 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 20 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Health Information & Medical Records Administration & Administrator | 18 | ||
| History, General | 9 | 9 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | 8 | |
| Industrial and Product Design | 16 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 8 | 8 | |
| Chemistry, General | 15 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 14 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 14 | ||
| Environmental Science | 13 | ||
| Petroleum Engineering | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| Interior Architecture | 12 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 7 | 4 | |
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 10 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 10 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics and Population Biology, Other | 9 | ||
| Music, General | 9 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | 4 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 7 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 6 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research, Other | 6 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 5 | ||
| Energy Systems Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, Other | 3 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 2 | ||
| French Studies | 2 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Insurance | 2 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 2 | ||
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 2,269 | 735 | 90 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 46% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has published 12,697 scientific papers with 239,056 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Biology, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Quantum and Particle physics, Geology, and Medicine.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 10 | 79 |
| 1994 | 21 | 83 |
| 1995 | 13 | 85 |
| 1996 | 14 | 102 |
| 1997 | 10 | 119 |
| 1998 | 15 | 121 |
| 1999 | 40 | 193 |
| 2000 | 196 | 274 |
| 2001 | 253 | 343 |
| 2002 | 377 | 981 |
| 2003 | 312 | 1141 |
| 2004 | 340 | 1514 |
| 2005 | 382 | 1930 |
| 2006 | 392 | 2754 |
| 2007 | 393 | 3267 |
| 2008 | 386 | 4080 |
| 2009 | 438 | 4946 |
| 2010 | 402 | 5526 |
| 2011 | 456 | 6569 |
| 2012 | 418 | 7324 |
| 2013 | 459 | 8063 |
| 2014 | 421 | 8667 |
| 2015 | 385 | 8987 |
| 2016 | 479 | 10166 |
| 2017 | 512 | 10298 |
| 2018 | 602 | 11745 |
| 2019 | 733 | 14292 |
| 2020 | 777 | 17372 |
| 2021 | 790 | 21430 |
| 2022 | 744 | 21388 |
| 2023 | 696 | 23287 |
| 2024 | 584 | 22499 |
| 2025 | 484 | 19832 |
University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumni
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Richard Simmons
- Occupations
- dancerwritercomedianactorradio personality
- 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
- modeltelevision actorbeauty pageant contestantactorfilm actor
- 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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James Lee Burke
- Occupations
- novelistwriterjournalist
- 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). His 1986 novel The Lost Get-back Boogie was nominated for a Pulitzer Prize.
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Jeff Landry
- Enrolled in the University of Louisiana at Lafayette
- In 1999 graduated with Bachelor of Science
- Occupations
- police officerlawyerbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Jeffrey Martin Landry is an American politician and attorney serving since 2024 as the 57th governor of Louisiana. A member of the Republican Party, he served from 2016 to 2024 as the 45th attorney general of Louisiana and from 2011 to 2013 as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district.
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 | 2,135 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 104 University Circle Lafayette, Louisiana, 70503 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 121,000 |
| Phone | 3774821000 |