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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Science & Tech Programs

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, LA. A Mid-Sized City provides a peaceful environment near the excitement of urban amenities.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Rankings

UL Lafayette is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 83	State — Louisiana
Overall Quality	#88 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#670 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Get in touch with UL Lafayette can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	104 University Circle, Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone:	3774821000
Website:	www.louisiana.edu/
Admissions:	louisiana.edu/admissions-aid
Financial Aid:	louisiana.edu/financialaid

How Do I Get Into UL Lafayette?

You can apply to UL Lafayette online at: https://louisiana.edu/admissions-aid/application-process

UL Lafayette is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for UL Lafayette

These are the things UL Lafayette looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into UL Lafayette?

UL Lafayette admits 87%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 32% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

1% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at UL Lafayette, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 570 and 630. Math scores were between 550 and 610.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1120 to 1240. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at UL Lafayette ranged between 23 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at UL Lafayette can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	3,992	3,379	85%
Women	7,107	6,278	88%

Can I Afford University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The average net price after aid at UL Lafayette is $14,118. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,407
In-State Fees	$5,011
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,135
Out-of-State Fees	$5,011
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,418
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$24,146

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at UL Lafayette receive some form of financial aid (3,048 students).

Nearly 74% of students at UL Lafayette receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,541 per student.

42% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,735.

Student Loan Debt

44% of UL Lafayette undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,245 per year.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,711 students enrolled at UL Lafayette. UL Lafayette is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 12,269 undergraduate students at UL Lafayette, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Louisiana at Lafayette undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	282
Black or African American	3,214
Hispanic	687
White	6,968
American Indian/Alaska Native	49
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	12
Two or More Races	564
Non-Resident	98

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at UL Lafayette are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Louisiana	2,954
Texas	62
Alabama	5
Mississippi	4
Florida	3

Additionally, approximately 0.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Graduate Student Diversity

2,166 of UL Lafayette’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at UL Lafayette, approximately 43% are male and 57% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	86
Black or African American	372
Hispanic	116
White	1,141
American Indian/Alaska Native	2
Two or More Races	43
Non-Resident	361

Online Learning at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

UL Lafayette offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

4,488 undergraduate students at UL Lafayette took at least one online class — of those, 1,082 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 187 students took at least one online class and 934 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Science & Tech Programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

The following science & tech majors are available at UL Lafayette, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Architecture	—	26	—	26
Architecture and Related Services, Other	26	—	—	26
Interior Architecture	12	—	—	12

Academic Programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

UL Lafayette offers 23 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

UL Lafayette has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.