University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public · 4-year · Niche: A+

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette reported a 11.4% acceptance rate in its most recent imported IPEDS record. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public 4-year institution in Lafayette, LA, with an SAT reference of 1190 and an ACT reference of 25. The historical average net price is $13,530 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

11.4%

45,000 applicants

SAT reference

1190

Combined score

ACT reference

25

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$13,530

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)139011901240
ACT (composite, 1–36)302533

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

52.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

74.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$47,089

Student Body

12,428

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,157
$30,001 – $48,000$11,283
$48,001 – $75,000$13,692
$75,001 – $110,000$17,079
$110,000+$18,562

Top Majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

MajorDegrees Awarded
Liberal Arts & General Studies354
Health Professions344
Business, Management & Marketing316
Education242
Engineering207
Biological & Biomedical Sciences128
Psychology121
Visual & Performing Arts92
Computer & Information Sciences86
Engineering Technologies64

Financial Aid at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

About University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Official website: https://www.louisiana.edu/

Admissions: https://louisiana.edu/admissions-aid

Frequently Asked Questions About University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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

The stored historical acceptance rate for University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 11%. the reported applicant count is about 45,000. The reporting year is unavailable for this imported rate. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The historical 11% acceptance rate suggests University of Louisiana at Lafayette was highly competitive. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The imported historical records for University of Louisiana at Lafayette include an SAT reference value of 1190 and an ACT reference value of 25. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The stored historical average net price at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $13,530 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 80%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $42,000 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

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

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 52%. its stored first-year retention rate is 74%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $47,089. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Decision on November 1, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on January 15, 2027. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on University of Louisiana at Lafayette's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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