University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette)
Public four-year university in Lafayette, LA that costs an average of $14,924 a year after financial aid, admits 87% of applicants and graduates 52% of full-time students.
Net price / year
$14,924
Acceptance rate
87%
Graduation rate
52%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,638
PublicMidsize city12,428 undergraduates
Cost of UL Lafayette
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $25,959 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,460 |
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $25,188 |
| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,560 |
| Books and supplies | $1,385 |
| Average net price after aid | $14,924 |
Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
|---|---|
| $0–30,000 | $12,120 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $11,685 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,109 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $16,457 |
| $110,001+ | $19,390 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UL Lafayette's net price calculator ↗.
Admissions
| Acceptance rate | 87% |
|---|---|
| Average SAT | 1,219 |
| SAT reading (25th–75th percentile) | 570–630 |
| SAT math (25th–75th percentile) | 550–610 |
| ACT composite (25th–75th percentile) | 23–28 |
| Test scores | Considered but not required |
Graduation, earnings and debt
| Graduation rate | 52% |
|---|---|
| First-year retention | 74% |
| Median earnings 6 years after enrolling | $48,095 |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $52,638 |
| Rank in Louisiana (earnings) | 13th of 27 similar colleges |
| Median debt of graduates | $23,422 |
| Typical monthly loan payment | $266 (10-year plan) |
| Students with Pell grants | 45% |
| Students with federal loans | 44% |
Majors and programs at UL Lafayette
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (48)
Certificate programs (2)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Geography and Cartography | 6 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (33)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 58 | $106,238 | $55,018 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 669 | $77,238 | $26,144 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 95 | $71,814 | $27,899 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 31 | $58,288 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 50 | $55,191 | $41,000 |
| Architecture | 41 | $53,004 | $28,419 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 26 | $43,942 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 3 | $30,912 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 30 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 13 | — | — |
| Architectural Sciences and Technology | — | — | — |
| Biology | 25 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 7 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 45 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 44 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 11 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | — | — |
| Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians | 9 | — | — |
| Engineering | 68 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 23 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 25 | — | — |
| History | 12 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 16 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 45 | — | $30,750 |
| Music | 15 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 8 | — | — |
| Physics | 8 | — | — |
| Psychology | 20 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 9 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 2 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 11 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 13 | — | — |
Doctoral degree programs (11)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 48 | $71,979 | $54,982 |
| Area Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Engineering | 8 | — | — |
| Computer Science | 20 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 16 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 34 | — | — |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 2 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 10 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | — | — | — |
| Systems Engineering | 25 | — | — |
Professional degree programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 8 | — | — |
Graduate certificate programs (13)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | — | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Education, Other | 1 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | — | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | — | — | — |
| Historic Preservation and Conservation | — | — | — |
| Public Health | 2 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 12 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | — | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 2 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 5 | — | — |
Similar colleges in Louisiana
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southeastern Louisiana University | Hammond | $12,468 | 99% | $49,502 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | $11,959 | 86% | $58,121 |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | Alexandria | $12,105 | 92% | $46,481 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches | $12,842 | 93% | $51,238 |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge | $18,631 | 35% | $47,186 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | Baton Rouge | $19,286 | 73% | $64,338 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe | $12,218 | 85% | $49,742 |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles | $11,228 | 78% | $50,152 |
About UL Lafayette
| Type | Public four-year university |
|---|---|
| Location | Lafayette, LA |
| Setting | Midsize city |
| Undergraduates | 12,428 |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 18 to 1 |
| Accreditor | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Website | louisiana.edu ↗ |
Frequently asked questions
What is UL Lafayette's acceptance rate?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette admits 87% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,219 on the SAT.
How much does UL Lafayette cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $25,959 a year (tuition and fees: $11,460 in-state, $25,188 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,924 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,120.
How much do UL Lafayette graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $52,638 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 27 similar colleges in Louisiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is petroleum engineering ($92,902 a year after graduation).
What is UL Lafayette's graduation rate?
52% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% of first-year students return for a second year.