University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA
Public
4-Year • Large • Primarily Nonresidential
Doctoral University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Rankings
Affordability84
Selectivity50
Retention35
Graduation1
Earnings27
Diversity50
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Architecture1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing14%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education10%
Engineering10%
Engineering Technologies4%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs22%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities10%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Natural Resources and Conservation<1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology3%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into University of Louisiana at Lafayette
56%
Admission Rate
565
Median SAT Math
575
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–28
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette
$10K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Louisiana at Lafayette
46%
Receive Federal Loans
$13K
Median Federal Debt
69%
Repayment Rate
$222
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $11K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $23K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 74% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 69% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 71% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
75%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
18%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 19% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 51% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 58% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 39% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 43% | 39% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 64% | 41% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 30% | 40% | 44% |
| Other race | 47% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Louisiana at Lafayette
92%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$45K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 90% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $45K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $60K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $40K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
14,245
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
2,050
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 20% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 15% | 11% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Louisiana at Lafayette, LA
Infinity College
1 miles, E
Aveda Arts & Sciences Institute-Lafayette
1 miles, W
Academy of Interactive Entertainment
1 miles, W
Blue Cliff College-Lafayette
2 miles, S