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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana · Public · 12,428 undergrads

University of Louisiana at Lafayette admits 87% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

87% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1120–1240 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

11,099 applied, 9,657 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost?

$14,924 a year in-state

Out of state: about $28,652 a year

What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,959.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$12,120
$30,000–$48,000$11,685
$48,000–$75,000$12,109
$75,000–$110,000$16,457
over $110,000$19,390

Out-of-state tuition is $25,188 a year, against $11,460 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $13,728 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

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We haven't checked University of Louisiana at Lafayette's fall 2027 rule yet. University of Louisiana at Lafayette didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. University of Louisiana at Lafayette's site

What it's like

12,428
undergrads. Big, with lots of choices and some big lectures.
City
Campus setting in Lafayette, LA.
74%
of first-years come back for year two.
27%
finish in four years. 52% within six.
$52.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.4k
median federal debt at graduation.

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Questions people ask

What is University of Louisiana at Lafayette's acceptance rate?
87% for fall 2024: 9,657 of 11,099 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1120 to 1240 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,109 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,959.
How much does University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $25,188 a year, against $11,460 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $14,924 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $13,728 tuition gap gives about $28,652 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is University of Louisiana at Lafayette's graduation rate?
52% of students finish within six years and 27% within four (IPEDS).