University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Public · offers Graduate degrees
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
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
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 20 | $103,324 | $51,250 |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 17 | $67,959 | $20,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 357 | $61,995 | $21,952 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 8 | $53,105 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 53 | $52,331 | $33,840 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 20 | $47,527 | $33,685 |
| Architecture | 15 | $46,511 | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 3 | $42,915 | $36,400 |
| Engineering, General | 43 | $76,288 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 19 | $74,594 | $61,500 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 22 | $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
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
$32,888 | 43% | 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.