University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Public · Sun Belt Conference
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette admitted 88.8% of applicants university-wide (9,484 of 10,679).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 88.8% | 9,484 | 10,679 |
| In-state | 88.5% | 8,850 | 10,001 |
| Out-of-state | 93.9% | 540 | 575 |
| International applicants | 91.3% | 94 | 103 |
| Men | 86.4% | 3,414 | 3,952 |
| Women | 90.3% | 6,072 | 6,727 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 9,484 admitted students, 3,064 enrolled (32.3% yield).
University of Louisiana at Lafayette U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 990–1210
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 19–25
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.38–3.38
Testing policy: Required for some programs
University of Louisiana at Lafayette U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $42,904/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,135 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $23,769 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $42,904/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,157 |
| $30k–48k | $11,283 |
| $48k–75k | $13,692 |
| $75k–110k | $17,079 |
| Over $110k | $18,562 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- University Need-Based Grant — Up to $2,000 per year (Need Based)
- Legacy Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Other)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — Varies (Automatic)
- Foundation Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Non-Resident Tuition Waiver — Waives non-resident portion of tuition (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Cultural Scholarship — $2,000 per year (International Aid)
- University Need-Based Grant — Up to $2,000 per year (Need Based)
- Legacy Scholarship — $1,000 per year (Other)
- Academic Excellence Scholarship — Varies (Automatic)
- Foundation Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Non-Resident Tuition Waiver — Waives non-resident portion of tuition (Other)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Chronological Record of Education
- Immunization Form
- Official Transcripts and Academic Records
- Application fee
International applicants
- Chronological Record of Education
- Immunization Form
- Official Transcripts and Academic Records
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of Louisiana at Lafayette requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $47,089
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 52.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 76%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,902
- At graduation
University of Louisiana at Lafayette · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #373
- WSJ: #537
- Niche: #468
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (14%), Engineering (9%), Psychology (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.