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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 87% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in the city setting of Lafayette, LA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 12.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 87%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
12.4K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
87% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading570 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math550 - 610
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 28
1typical 50% range36
87%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $117,259
Earnings 5yr: $118,943
Debt: N/A
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,248
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Petroleum Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,594
Earnings 5yr: $110,398
Debt: $22,806
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $102,119
Earnings 5yr: $101,365
Debt: $22,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,127
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,270
Earnings 5yr: $87,367
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,187
Earnings 5yr: $90,611
Debt: $22,175
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,128
Earnings 5yr: $80,744
Debt: $27,500
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,883
Earnings 5yr: $97,461
Debt: $25,750
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,527
Earnings 5yr: $93,766
Debt: $23,000
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,087
Earnings 5yr: $67,136
Debt: $25,945
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,988
Earnings 5yr: $72,380
Debt: N/A
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,334
Earnings 5yr: $68,385
Debt: $23,125
Architecture.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,384
Earnings 5yr: $67,374
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,123
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,861
Earnings 5yr: $62,191
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,241
Earnings 5yr: $57,942
Debt: $23,240
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,104
Earnings 5yr: $50,272
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,315
Earnings 5yr: $50,908
Debt: $26,400
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,004
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,200
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,530
In-State Tuition$10,418
Out-of-State Tuition$24,146
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
42%
Pell Grants
44%
Take Loans
69%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,668
+10% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,089
Completion Signals
53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,991
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
10%
Avg Family Income
$59,163
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