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University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Lafayette, LA🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, this public university enrolls about 15,200 students and admits 87% of applicants. The school's strongest academic areas are Humanities, Health Professions, and Business. However, the 53% six-year graduation rate is notably below national averages, and median earnings ten years after graduation are $47,089.

Acceptance rate
87.0%
Enrollment
15,219
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
53%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1120 – 1240
ACT (composite)
23 – 28
GPA
3.08 – 3.76

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$11,157
family income
$30–48k
$11,283
family income
$48–75k
$13,692
family income
$75–110k
$17,079
family income
$110k+
$18,562
family income
42% receive Pell grants
44% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Humanities
15.6%
Health Professions
15.1%
Business & Marketing
13.9%
Education
10.6%
Engineering
9.1%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$47,089
Earnings (6 yr)
$42,668
Completion
53%
Retention
74%
Median debt
$22,902

? Frequently Asked Questions

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

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an acceptance rate of 87.0%, making it relatively accessible.

What GPA do you need to get into University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Admitted students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette typically have a GPA between 3.08 and 3.76 (25th–75th percentile). Use UniversityOdds to see how your exact GPA, SAT, and ACT compare.

What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1120 and 1240 on the SAT. The ACT range is 23–28.

How much does University of Louisiana at Lafayette actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $11,157 per year, rising to $18,562 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.