University of Louisiana at Monroe

Public four-year university in Monroe, LA that costs an average of $12,218 a year after financial aid, admits 85% of applicants and graduates 51% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,218
Acceptance rate
85%
Graduation rate
51%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$49,742

PublicSmall city5,022 undergraduates

Cost of University of Louisiana at Monroe

Total cost of attendance (per year)$24,514
Tuition and fees, in-state$9,556
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$13,467
Housing and food (on campus)$10,920
Books and supplies$1,385
Average net price after aid$12,218

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$11,583
$30,001–48,000$11,277
$48,001–75,000$10,923
$75,001–110,000$13,125
$110,001+$16,194

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with University of Louisiana at Monroe's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate85%
Average SAT1,116
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)540–630
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)620–730
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate51%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$43,704
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$49,742
Rank in Louisiana (earnings)16th of 27 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,500
Typical monthly loan payment$233 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants38%
Students with federal loans33%

Majors and programs at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (37)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing223$82,039$22,808
Construction Management58$71,933$22,375
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions55$70,256$21,475
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions43$67,852$25,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions71$66,034$18,976
Insurance49$60,185$19,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods94$48,907$25,000
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other69$43,724$24,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations111$43,320$24,129
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities153$38,962$19,128
Communication and Media Studies38$33,160—
Psychology306$32,324$21,451
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness146$31,780$21,500
Criminal Justice and Corrections60$29,489$28,875
Biology75$25,907$15,593
Accounting and Related Services29——
Agricultural Business and Management32——
Air Transportation7——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services———
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology14——
Chemistry5——
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services38——
Computer Science41——
English Language and Literature23——
Finance and Financial Management Services25——
Fine and Studio Arts19——
History32—$21,300
Information Science/Studies25——
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services12——
Management Information Systems and Services———
Marketing25——
Mathematics13——
Music25——
Pharmacology and Toxicology39—$24,500
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration104—$13,980
Political Science and Government46—$25,000
Social Work27——

Certificate programs (5)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Air Transportation———
Computer Programming———
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations———
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies———
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services60$42,365$11,911
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities27$31,748—

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services———
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Master's degree programs (22)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing53$107,450$38,177
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions80$79,744$49,574
Business Administration, Management and Operations75$65,505—
Educational Administration and Supervision122$60,174$27,656
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services53$57,434$37,658
Curriculum and Instruction95$56,398$25,400
Public Administration43$55,572$26,359
Education, Other40$55,497—
Student Counseling and Personnel Services40$50,002$57,259
Psychology103$46,263$30,750
Criminal Justice and Corrections18$42,557—
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness40$36,909$28,941
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions31$32,794$40,758
Biology33$28,824—
Communication and Media Studies11——
English Language and Literature27——
Gerontology15——
History25——
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication———
Special Education and Teaching———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods15——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8——

Doctoral degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Curriculum and Instruction51$83,769—
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions12——
Pharmacology and Toxicology6——
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration4——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions———

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration149—$137,605
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions———

Graduate certificate programs (16)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Accounting and Related Services1——
Air Transportation———
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Computer Programming———
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Finance and Financial Management Services———
Gerontology———
Health and Medical Administrative Services2——
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other———
Information Science/Studies1——
Management Information Systems and Services———
Public Health———
Special Education and Teaching———
Student Counseling and Personnel Services———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods12——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Similar colleges in Louisiana

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
McNeese State UniversityLake Charles$11,22878%$50,152
Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux$13,35791%$49,144
University of New OrleansNew Orleans$7,76174%$53,518
Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches$12,84293%$51,238
Southern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge$18,63135%$47,186
Louisiana State University at AlexandriaAlexandria$12,10592%$46,481
Grambling State UniversityGrambling$19,21445%$41,535
Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston$11,95986%$58,121

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About University of Louisiana at Monroe

TypePublic four-year university
LocationMonroe, LA
SettingSmall city
Undergraduates5,022
Student-to-faculty ratio18 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteulm.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Louisiana at Monroe's acceptance rate?

University of Louisiana at Monroe admits 85% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,116 on the SAT.

How much does University of Louisiana at Monroe cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $24,514 a year (tuition and fees: $9,556 in-state, $13,467 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,218 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $11,583.

How much do University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $49,742 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 16th of 27 similar colleges in Louisiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($82,039 a year after graduation).

What is University of Louisiana at Monroe's graduation rate?

51% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.