Back to Colleges Colleges

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a large, public institution located in Lafayette, la. Founded in 1898, University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers undergraduate degrees in 108 majors.

Share your interest Compare

Key stats

4 Year, Public

Division 1

11,932 undergraduates

$10,382 undergraduate tuition

Admissions Academics Share your interest Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into University of Louisiana at Lafayette? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 74.6%

SAT score average 1219

ACT score average 22

Average high school GPA 3.38

Application fee $25

Learn more

Key deadlines

July

209 days away Application deadline date

Visit the school's website for more about this option.

Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Louisiana at Lafayette is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

18 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Business and Management

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Education and Teaching

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Engineering and Technology

Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Biology, General

Mechanical Engineering

Interested in University of Louisiana at Lafayette and other schools on Scout?

Let us know by completing the form!

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,382

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,642

Books & supplies $1,300

Other expenses $5,470

Cost of attendance* $28,794

Average financial aid package $12,738

Estimated cost $16,056 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,110

Additional expenses

Room & board $11,642

Books & supplies $1,300

Other expenses $5,470

Cost of attendance* $42,522

Average financial aid package $12,738

Estimated cost $29,784 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) is the only way to see if you qualify for financial aid.

Learn more

*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Scholarships are a great way to cover your education costs—it’s free money you don’t need to pay back. Check out these opportunities and apply!

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Live Oak Scholarship No essay $67,592 Apply Now

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Transfer Scholarship for Out-of-state Students No essay $6,864 Apply Now

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Magnolia Scholarship No essay $21,812 Apply Now

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a total undergraduate enrollment of 11,932, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

15,345

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Louisiana at Lafayette, students love their Union Program Council. Student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

104 University Circle, Lafayette, LA 70503

3374821000

www.louisiana.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Union program council

Chi alpha

Student government association

Greek council

Newman club

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Louisiana at Lafayette to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, la.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The acceptance rate for University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The average high school GPA for University of Louisiana at Lafayette students was 3.38.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Louisiana at Lafayette including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $115,176.

Explore other colleges

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Galveston, TX

585 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Lubbock, TX

1,448 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

University of South Carolina-Upstate

Spartanburg, SC

4,046 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Memphis, TN

295 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

University of North Carolina Wilmington

Wilmington, NC

13,960 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

University of Alaska Anchorage

Anchorage, AK

6,778 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

Henderson State University

Arkadelphia, AR

1,800 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, FL

13,866 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Houston, TX

337 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

Tennessee State University

Nashville, TN

7,346 undergraduates

4 Year, Public

See College Details Compare

1 / 7

View all schools

*No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Odds of winning depend on number of entries received. Ends 12/31/2025.
See Official Rules.

SLM Education Services, LLC does not provide, and these materials are not meant to convey, financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult your own financial advisor, tax advisor, or attorney about your specific circumstances.

FAFSA^® is a registered service mark of U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid.

Certain content on this page is referenced through a variety of data sources – learn more here. N/A or -- means the information was not available or reported.

The school stated above does not endorse and is not affiliated to Sallie Mae loans.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Key stats