At a glance
Average net price
$13,530
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
52.6%
Admission rate
87%
Undergrad size
12,428
In-state tuition
$10,418
Out-of-state tuition
$24,146
Cost of attendance
$24,884
Median earnings (10y)
$47,089
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,219
- ACT midpoint
- 22
- Retention
- 74.3%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
21 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (26%), stem (24%), social sciences (20%).
- STEM24%
- Health15%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts26%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services2%
- Liberal arts15.6%~1,935 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Health professions15.1%~1,880 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business13.9%~1,727 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education10.6%~1,322 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering9.1%~1,131 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~700 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology5.3%~661 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~503 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science3.8%~470 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech2.8%~349 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences2.5%~306 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.1%~267 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~251 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Architecture1.7%~208 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.6%~203 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~148 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~142 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~71 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics0.5%~60 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.4%~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~43 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 717 | $50,920 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 709 | $67,455 | $27,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 632 | $29,418 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 258 | $32,803 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 257 | $20,820 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 254 | $34,509 | $23,250 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 221 | $20,487 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 188 | $37,976 | $24,502 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 181 | $65,860 | $22,175 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 149 | $52,823 | $23,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 136 | $34,697 | $26,400 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Bachelor's | 131 | $25,470 | $24,725 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 114 | $39,986 | $23,240 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 106 | $33,633 | $24,000 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 102 | $27,190 | $28,250 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 98 | $28,500 | $23,557 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 97 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 96 | $28,936 | $26,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 92 | $49,825 | $25,945 |
| Engineering, General. | Master's | 83 | — | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 79 | $74,585 | $22,000 |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 78 | $20,659 | $26,000 |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 72 | $49,943 | $23,125 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 72 | $22,363 | $22,063 |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 70 | $19,583 | $25,115 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 70 | $34,798 | $26,949 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 69 | $94,642 | — |
| Architecture and Related Services, Other. | Bachelor's | 64 | — | $25,738 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 62 | $59,296 | $27,500 |
| Engineering-Related Fields. | Bachelor's | 60 | — | — |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | Bachelor's | 57 | $63,470 | $25,750 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 57 | $21,483 | $25,340 |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 47 | $33,799 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services. | Master's | 47 | $54,393 | — |
| Interior Architecture. | Bachelor's | 42 | — | — |
| Petroleum Engineering. | Bachelor's | 41 | $69,557 | $22,806 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 35 | $27,085 | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Doctoral | 35 | $70,122 | — |
| Architecture. | Master's | 32 | $49,065 | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Doctoral | 32 | $48,234 | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Louisiana at Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a large institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 12,428 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Health professions, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Louisiana at Lafayette — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $13,530 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $10,418 for in-state students and $24,146 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,884 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 52.6%, a above-average completion outcome. 74.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $47,089 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Louisiana at Lafayette confers degrees and certificates across 21 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Health professions, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (26% of credentials), stem (24% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepts 87% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,219. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 22.
Location & campus
Set in Lafayette, Louisiana (city), University of Louisiana at Lafayette draws students from across Louisiana and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Q.How much does University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost?
The average net price at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $13,530 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,884.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a 6-year graduation rate of 52.6% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette admits 87% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduate earns $47,089 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
Published tuition is $10,418 in-state and $24,146 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Louisiana at Lafayette located?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, Louisiana (ZIP 70503).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Louisiana at Lafayette at their official website.