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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 3,717
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Acceptance rate 78%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 50%

Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, ULL is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that ULL is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at ULL is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Louisiana is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

ULL boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 66% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,346

Cost of attendance at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$24,074

Cost of attendance at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette received on average $10,698 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$10,698
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 911 39% $5,055 $4,605,433
Other Federal Grant 2,099 91% $3,288 $6,901,535
State Grant/Scholarships 1,899 82% $5,388 $10,231,565
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1,348 58% $5,154 $6,947,308
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,251 98% $10,698 $24,080,408

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette students is 50.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 45.3%.

50.1%

  • asian 50.9% 30 students
  • African American 38.9% 285 students
  • white 55.1% 1,139 students
  • unknown 39.3% 11 students
  • hispanic 38.1% 51 students
  • International Students 75.0% 12 students
  • Mixed Race 46.8% 44 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Sun Belt Conference
  • Baseball Sun Belt Conference
  • Basketball Sun Belt Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sun Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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