University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,407

2024 Average Net Price

$13,017

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

87%

11,099 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

15,665

79.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

52.6%

1,429 Graduates

About

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a higher education institution located in Lafayette Parish, LA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Louisiana at Lafayette were General Studies (354 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (268 degrees), and Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (162 degrees).

In 2024, 3,122 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,961 degrees), 3.19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (615 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $5,407, which is $−26,513 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $5,407, which is $26,513 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,017.

In 2024, 74% of undergraduate students attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,407

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette was $5,407. The cost of tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $−26,513 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Louisiana at Lafayette (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,017

2024 Value

3.17%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Louisiana at Lafayette had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,017. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Louisiana at Lafayette grew by 3.17%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Louisiana at Lafayette (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,974

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Louisiana at Lafayette was of $12,974 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.62% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.37% with respect to 2023, when 73% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Louisiana at Lafayette received 11,099 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 3.93% annual growth. Out of those 11,099 applicants, 9,657 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87% acceptance rate.

There were 15,665 students enrolled at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an overall enrollment yield of 31.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

9,657

Accepted Out of 11,099

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette was 87% (9,657 admissions from 11,099 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 88.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 3.93%, while admissions grew by 1.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

1% of enrolled first-time students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Louisiana at Lafayette had a total enrollment of 15,665 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 12,491 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,174. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.2% White, 24.9% Black or African American, 5.59% Hispanic or Latino, 4.19% Two or More Races, 2.55% Asian, 0.319% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0511% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Black or African American Female (16.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.4%), followed by White Male (18.1%) and Black or African American Female (8.06%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,665 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 12,491 and the part-time enrollment is 3,174. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Louisiana at Lafayette was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (82%), University of Louisiana at Lafayette had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,801 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,908 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
876 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 56.2% White, 24.9% Black or African American, 5.59% Hispanic or Latino, 4.19% Two or More Races, 2.55% Asian, 0.319% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0511% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 489 students (3.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 514 more women than men received degrees from University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is white (1,961 degrees awarded). There were 3.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (615 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is General Studies (354 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (268 degrees) and Physical Education Teaching & Coaching (162 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Architecture and Related Services (64 degrees awarded), Engineering (257 degrees), and English (58 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,571,359 people), Secondary school teachers (561,570 people), Software developers (553,042 people), Other managers (500,078 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (394,354 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2024 are Architecture and Related Services (64 degrees awarded), Engineering (257 degrees), English (58 degrees), Education (322 degrees), and Physical Sciences (44 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are Architecture and Related Services (64 degrees awarded), Engineering (257 degrees), English (58 degrees), Education (322 degrees), and Physical Sciences (44 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are Elementary & secondary schools (2,945,868 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (646,075 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (624,293 people), Computer Systems Design (620,723 people), and Construction (423,445 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Most Common (2024)

General Studies
354 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
268 degrees awarded
Physical Education Teaching & Coaching
162 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Louisiana at Lafayette was General Studies with 354 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,304

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,818

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 1,304 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, which is 0.717 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,818).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 215 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.956 times less than the 225 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 268 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Registered Nursing, which is 7.05 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 25% of students graduating from University of Louisiana at Lafayette completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (77.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is Female and Asian (77.1% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.37% of graduates (48 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,961 degrees awarded
Black or African American
615 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
173 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is white (1,961 degrees awarded). There were 3.19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (615 degrees).

2.5% of degree recipients (78 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,512 degrees awarded
White Female
1,441 degrees awarded
White Female
1,407 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is white female (1,512 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,441 degrees).

Operations

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an endowment valued at nearly $178M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 11.3M (6.35%) compared to the 9.4% average return (23.7M on 252M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2024, University of Louisiana at Lafayette had a total salary expenditure of 426M. University of Louisiana at Lafayette employs 140 Professors, 140 No academic ranks and 132 Instructors. Most academics at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are Male Professor (105), Female Instructor (84), and Female No academic rank (82).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are: Management, with 277 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 246 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 224 employees.

Endowment

$178M

2024 Endowment

9.39%

growth from 2023

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an endowment valued at about $178M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Louisiana at Lafayette grew 9.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $74.1M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Louisiana at Lafayette (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$179M

2024 Salaries

7.57%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Louisiana at Lafayette paid a median of $179M in salaries, which represents 42.2% of their overall expenditure ($426M) and a 7.57% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.65% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.575% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$51.9M

Instructional Salaries

638

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Louisiana at Lafayette paid a total of $51.9M to 638 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Louisiana at Lafayette were Management with 277 employees, Computer, Engineering, and Science with 246 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 224 employees.

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