University of Louisiana at Lafayette
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 12,428 students.
About This School
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana with approximately 12,428 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 87%. The average net price after financial aid is $13,530 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $46,400 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public research university in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. It has the largest enrollment within the nine-campus University of Louisiana System and the second-largest enrollment in Louisiana, behind only Louisiana State University. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $14,118 average net price is genuinely affordable, and the low median debt of $14,991 means graduates aren't buried in loans relative to their $46,400 median earnings. That said, the 52% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start here don't finish — so be honest with yourself about your academic preparedness and support needs. Worth considering if you're drawn to a research-active university in Louisiana and can commit to seeing it through, especially in programs tied to the region's strong industries like engineering or energy.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 31% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (12,428 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Louisiana at Lafayette
104 University Circle
Lafayette, LA 70503
Official Links
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Baton Rouge Community College
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Louisiana Tech University
Ruston, LA · Public
Tulane University of Louisiana
New Orleans, LA · Private nonprofit
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
- Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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