University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · Public · Sun Belt Conference
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University of Louisiana at Monroe admitted 84.8% of applicants university-wide (3,580 of 4,224).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 84.8% | 3,580 | 4,224 |
| Men | 80.2% | 1,355 | 1,690 |
| Women | 87.8% | 2,225 | 2,534 |
Of 3,580 admitted students, 1,255 enrolled (35.1% yield).
University of Louisiana at Monroe Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1160–1360
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
University of Louisiana at Monroe Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $38,197/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,290 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,907 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $38,197/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,490 |
| $30k–48k | $11,553 |
| $48k–75k | $12,647 |
| $75k–110k | $17,003 |
| Over $110k | $18,642 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Academic Common Market Waiver — Varies (Other)
- Freshman Academic Scholarships — Varies (Merit)
- Honors Program — Varies (Merit)
- Out-of-State Warhawk Scholarship — $6,050 per semester, or $12,100 per year (Automatic)
- Scholastic Transfer Awards — Varies (Merit)
- Talent Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Talent Scholarships (School of Visual and Performing Arts) — Varies (Athletic)
- ULM Foundation Scholarships — Varies (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Academic Common Market Waiver — Varies (Other)
- Freshman Academic Scholarships — Varies (Merit)
- Honors Program — Varies (Merit)
- Out-of-State Warhawk Scholarship — $6,050 per semester, or $12,100 per year (Automatic)
- Scholastic Transfer Awards — Varies (Merit)
- Talent Scholarships — Varies (Other)
- Talent Scholarships (School of Visual and Performing Arts) — Varies (Athletic)
- ULM Foundation Scholarships — Varies (Other)
University of Louisiana at Monroe Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcripts
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Proof of Funding
- Immunization Records
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official High School Transcripts
- SAT or ACT Scores
- Proof of Funding
- Immunization Records
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
University of Louisiana at Monroe · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
University of Louisiana at Monroe requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $46,769
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 54.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $21,500
- At graduation
University of Louisiana at Monroe · 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: #358
- WSJ: #450
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (15%), Psychology (15%), Biological & life sciences (5%).
Student–faculty ratio: 19:1 · 56% of class sections have under 20 students.
University of Louisiana at Monroe Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.