University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Dormitory capacity	2,257
Student to faculty ratio	18 to 1
Acceptance rate	70%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Monroe, Louisiana, ULM 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.

University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 ULM is 18-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.

The student retention rate of 69% at ULM suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

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

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,058

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,158

Cost of attendance at University of Louisiana at Monroe 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, 97 of freshman students at University of Louisiana at Monroe received on average $12,205 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.

$12,205

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	521	46%	$4,866	$2,534,962
Other Federal Grant	983	88%	$3,273	$3,217,041
State Grant/Scholarships	917	82%	$5,275	$4,836,828
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	907	81%	$5,815	$5,274,352
Total Grant & Scholarships	1,092	97%	$12,205	$13,328,221

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Monroe students is 53.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.5%.

53.5%

asian 66.7% 18 students
African American 43.8% 132 students
white 56.8% 484 students
unknown 41.4% 12 students
hispanic 44.8% 13 students
International Students 68.4% 54 students
Mixed Race 33.3% 16 students

Sport Conferences

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

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Monroe offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

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
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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