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Tuition

$6,574

$15,544

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,975
Declined + 3,087
Total Received 9,062
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Public

15,321

undergraduate students

1,564

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

43%

57%

male

female

1  :  23

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
15%
500-599
44%
400-499
33%
300-399
6%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
29%
18-23
65%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
8%
24-29
33%
18-23
53%
12-17
6%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
2%
24-29
29%
18-23
55%
12-17
14%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Management
  3. Biology
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Lafayette, LA

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School Facts

University of Louisiana at Lafayette, founded in 1898, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of the Arts, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, General Studies, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Sciences, and through the Graduate School. Its 1,375-acre campus is located in Lafayette, 50 miles from Baton Rouge.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 16,885
Established in 1898
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
CAAHEP (Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs)
CIDA (Council for Interior Design Accreditation)
CSAB (Computing Sciences Accreditation Board)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

Codes

SAT 6672
ACT 1612

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Lafayette, LA

1,375-acre, suburban campus in Lafayette (population: 120,623), 50 miles from Baton Rouge and 125 miles from New Orleans; branch campuses in Cade and New Iberia. Served by air, bus, and train; major airports serve New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Public transportation serves campus.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette
104 University Circle
Lafayette, LA 70504

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
14%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
36%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus

Greek Life

 
13 fraternities 7% of male students
 
9 sororities 7% of female students

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
17%
Top 1/4
42%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
8%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
15%
500-599
44%
400-499
33%
300-399
6%
200-299
0
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
29%
18-23
65%
12-17
4%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
8%
24-29
33%
18-23
53%
12-17
6%
6-11
0
Below 6
0
30-36
2%
24-29
29%
18-23
55%
12-17
14%
6-11
0
Below 6
0

Admissions Facts

Application fee $25
Common application accepted no
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Recommended
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

State residency

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,975
Declined + 3,087
Total Received 9,062

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Admissions Contact

Andy Benoit
Director of Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment
P: 337 482-6553
F: 337 482-1112
enroll@louisiana.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,374
Books & supplies 1,200
Total $6,574
Average Financial Aid - 7,311
Total with Avg. Aid $-737

Financial Aid

56%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$7,311

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $20,868,001
State $2,446,490
Institutional $0
Other external $0
Total $23,314,491

Non-need-based

Federal $0
State $16,305,030
Institutional $4,808,033
Other external $723,586
Total $21,836,649

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 337 482-6506
F: 337 482-6502
finaid@louisiana.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Cindy S. Perez
Director of Student Financial Aid
cperez@louisiana.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Sun Belt Conference (Division I, Football I-A)
Mascot
Ragin' Cajuns
School colors
vermillion and white

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Club Sports - Men's

Badminton, Bowling, Cricket, Hockey, Power Lifting, Rugby, Soccer, Tae Kwon Do, Water Skiing

Club Sports - Women's

Badminton, Bowling, Cricket, Hockey, Power Lifting, Sport Shooting, Tae Kwon Do, Water Skiing

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Basketball, Flag Football, Racquetball, Soccer, Tennis, Triathlon, Volleyball

Athletic Directors

Scott Farmer (men's)
Director Of Athletics
email

Sherry Lebas (women's)
Swa
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Administration/Supervision
Agricultural Education
Anthropology
Apparel Design/Merchandising
Applied Language/Speech Sciences
Architectural Studies
Architecture
Art Education
Athletic Training
Biology
Biology Education
Business Administration
Business Administration/Health Care Administration
Business Education
Business Systems Analysis
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Chemistry Education
Child/Family Studies
Civil Engineering
Cognitive Sciences
Communications
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Instruction
Dental Hygiene
Dietetics
Early Childhood Education
Earth Science Education
Economics
Education of the Gifted
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering/Telecommunications
Elementary Education
Elementary/Special Education
Engineering/Technology Management
English
English Education
Environmental Science
Environmental/Evolutionary Biology
Environmental/Sustainable Resources
Family/Consumer Sciences Education
Finance
Finance Insurance/Risk Management
Foreign Language Education
Francophone Studies
French
General Studies
Geology
Health Information Management
Health Services Administration
History
Hospitality Management
Human Resources
Industrial Design
Industrial Technology
Informatics
Instrumental Music Education
Interior Design
Interpersonal/Organizational Communication
Kinesiology Education
Land Resource Management
Management
Marketing
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering/Computer Aided Design
Microbiology
Middle Grades Education
Modern Languages
Moving Image Arts
Music
Nursing
Performing Arts
Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum Engineering Technology
Physics
Physics Education
Political Science
Professional Land/Resource Management
Psychology
Public Relations
Resource Biology/Biodiversity
Science Education
Secondary Education/Teaching
Secondary/Special Education
Social Studies Education
Sociology
Special Education
Speech Education
Speech Pathology/Audiology
Technology/Industrial Arts Education
Telecommunications
Visual Art
Vocal Music Education

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Management
  3. Biology

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

16,885

total students

96%

4%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

91%

15,321
students

Female
57%
8,698

Male
43%
6,623

Graduate

9%

1,564
students

Female
55%
864

Male
45%
700

undergraduateFull-time

84%

13,007
students

Female
56%
7,228

Male
44%
5,779

undergraduatePart-time

16%

2,314
students

Female
64%
1,470

Male
36%
844

Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
20%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
68%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

50%

Transfer applicants accepted

79%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: 30 days prior to start of semester

Spring: 30 days prior to start of semester

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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