University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, LA · Public · offers Graduate degrees

Midsize city

87%Acceptance rate
$13,530Average net price / year
53%Graduation rate
$47,089Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$22,902Median debt at graduation
12,428Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$10,418
Out-of-state tuition
$24,146
Total cost of attendance
$24,884
Room & board
$12,108
Books & supplies
$1,326
Average net price
$13,530

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$11,157
$30–48k
$11,283
$48–75k
$13,692
$75–110k
$17,079
$110k+
$18,562

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
87.0%
Average SAT
1219
SAT reading (25–75%)
570–630
SAT math (25–75%)
550–610
ACT composite (25–75%)
23–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
First-year retention
74%
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$42,668
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$47,089
Median debt (graduates)
$22,902
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
42%
Students with federal loans
44%

Programs: what graduates earn

49 of 108 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Bachelor's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing326$80,416$15,494
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering27$76,191$21,500
Civil Engineering32$69,177$27,000
Chemical Engineering34$63,886$20,927
Mechanical Engineering96$63,812$22,175
Computer Science64$62,452$22,750
Petroleum Engineering20$49,781$20,500
Accounting and Related Services41$46,458$23,710
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians13$45,756$20,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods90$44,154$23,000
Chemistry20$42,715—
Mathematics11$42,475$23,250
Computer and Information Sciences, General49$40,583$25,945
Finance and Financial Management Services70$40,495$25,126
Health and Medical Administrative Services37$38,098$24,340
Criminal Justice and Corrections49$35,872$23,149
Marketing58$34,778$23,131
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication32$34,434$24,625
Business Administration, Management and Operations117$32,301$22,219
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities335$31,419$23,961
Communication and Media Studies15$30,772$27,000
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services55$29,094$26,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas121$28,746$25,125
Hospitality Administration/Management7$28,587—
Political Science and Government34$28,518$22,063
Design and Applied Arts12$28,206$20,416
Sociology16$26,306$24,250
English Language and Literature, General22$25,271$25,509
Fine and Studio Arts32$23,150$24,706
Psychology, General136$22,696$24,401
History12$21,750$15,000
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services63$18,766$22,000
Biology, General103$18,690$21,294
Visual and Performing Arts, General8$16,871—
Music33$13,479$25,115
Film/Video and Photographic Arts9$27,133—
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other11$38,884—
Architecture and Related Services, Other34$51,546$25,488

Master's degree

Doctoral degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision19$74,594$61,500
English Language and Literature, General22$61,123—

Students

Undergraduates
12,428
Graduate students
2,696
Part-time
10%
Women / men
59% / 41%
White
57%
Hispanic
6%
Black
27%
Asian
2%
International
1%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
18:1
Avg faculty salary
$80,001 / year
Full-time faculty
71%
Accreditor
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Website
www.louisiana.edu
Also known as
UL Lafayette

Most popular fields

  • Communication & Journalism – 2% of degrees
  • Computer & Information Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Education – 10% of degrees
  • Engineering – 7% of degrees
  • Engineering Technologies – 3% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 14% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

87.0% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1219 on the SAT.

How much does University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost?

The average net price after grants is $13,530 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $10,418 and the full cost of attendance is $24,884.

How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $47,089 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Other colleges in Lafayette

CollegeNet priceAcceptanceGraduationEarnings
South Louisiana Community College
Lafayette, LA · Public · 5,035 students
$12,564—30%$31,432
Remington College-Lafayette Campus
Lafayette, LA · Private nonprofit · 230 students
$29,592—42%$31,349
Unitech Training Academy-Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 229 students
$23,394—55%$24,707
Delta College of Arts & Technology-Lafayette Campus
Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 189 students
$21,578—56%$34,222
Infinity College
Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 179 students
$230—85%—
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 144 students
$21,777—0%$23,904
Cosmetology Training Center
Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 125 students
$12,130—83%$16,194
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
Lafayette, LA · Private nonprofit · 89 students
$32,88843%100%—
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Private for-profit · 62 students
$17,773—50%$22,177

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.