University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
85%Acceptance rate
$13,466Average net price / year
54%Graduation rate
$46,769Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$21,500Median debt at graduation
5,022Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,190
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,290
- Total cost of attendance
- $24,932
- Room & board
- $10,554
- Books & supplies
- $1,353
- Average net price
- $13,466
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $11,490
- $30–48k
- $11,553
- $48–75k
- $12,647
- $75–110k
- $17,003
- $110k+
- $18,642
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 84.8%
- Average SAT
- 1116
- SAT reading (25–75%)
- 540–630
- SAT math (25–75%)
- 620–730
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 18–24
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 54%
- First-year retention
- 73%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $40,430
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $46,769
- Median debt (graduates)
- $21,500
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Students with federal loans
- 35%
Programs: what graduates earn
42 of 90 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 26 | $39,071 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 30 | $41,878 | $14,943 |
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 26 | $95,504 | $36,515 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | 36 | $83,514 | $56,954 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 34 | $56,001 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 64 | $55,614 | — |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 29 | $53,725 | $26,984 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 59 | $53,233 | $25,640 |
| Education, Other | 30 | $50,274 | — |
| Psychology, General | 54 | $49,291 | $29,679 |
| Public Administration | 27 | $48,537 | $25,948 |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 20 | $45,608 | $48,502 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 8 | $45,454 | $27,969 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 26 | $43,291 | $24,984 |
First professional degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | 75 | $123,213 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,022
- Graduate students
- 2,347
- Part-time
- 18%
- Women / men
- 64% / 36%
- White
- 55%
- Hispanic
- 4%
- Black
- 24%
- Asian
- 1%
- International
- 9%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $69,471 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 74%
- Accreditor
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
- Website
- www.ulm.edu
- Also known as
- ULM; University of Louisiana-Monroe; Uni of LA-Monroe; University of Louisiana Monroe; University of Louisiana at Monroe
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 2% of degrees
- Education – 5% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 7% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 7% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe?
84.8% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1116 on the SAT.
How much does University of Louisiana at Monroe cost?
The average net price after grants is $13,466 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $9,190 and the full cost of attendance is $24,932.
How much do University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $46,769 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
54% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Monroe
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Delta Community College Monroe, LA · Public · 3,057 students |
$7,702 | — | 30% | $30,438 |
| Cloyd's Beauty School 3 Inc Monroe, LA · Private for-profit · 93 students |
$4,970 | — | 63% | $15,105 |
| Celebrity Stylist Beauty School Monroe, LA · Private for-profit · 51 students |
$13,793 | — | 100% | $22,002 |
| Cloyd's Barber School 2 Inc Monroe, LA · Private for-profit · 35 students |
$3,224 | — | 57% | $23,220 |
| Celebrity Barber School Monroe, LA · Private for-profit · 20 students |
$18,503 | — | 100% | $22,002 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.