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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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Lafayette, LA

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Located in Lafayette, LA, University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public large school with roughly 12,428 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 87% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Petroleum Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $102,594/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate87%
SAT range1120–1240
ACT range23–28
Undergrads12,428
Yield (admits who enroll)33%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,884
4-year grad rate52%
Median earnings, 10yr out$47,089

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans44%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out69%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Architecture and Related Services
Architecture and Related Services, Other$51,546/yr
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$41,323/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$60,241/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other$60,104/yr
Finance and Financial Management Services$59,315/yr
Marketing$53,685/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$53,473/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$43,178/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$51,082/yr
Communication and Media Studies$44,432/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Science$83,527/yr
Computer and Information Sciences, General$77,087/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$53,265/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$46,313/yr
Engineering
Petroleum Engineering$102,594/yr
Chemical Engineering$102,119/yr
Mechanical Engineering$91,187/yr
Civil Engineering$86,128/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$84,883/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$69,334/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$41,936/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$41,274/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$91,270/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$51,531/yr
Health and Medical Administrative Services$50,001/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$49,201/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$45,010/yr
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics$54,004/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$44,574/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$48,378/yr
Sociology$43,316/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$42,867/yr
Fine and Studio Arts$36,472/yr
Music$29,175/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,650
Typical room charge$7,202
Typical board charge$4,440

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

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

University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, LA admits approximately 87% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Admitted students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette typically score between 1120–1240 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Admitted students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette typically score between 23–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,884 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Louisiana at Lafayette doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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