University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,407

2023 Average Net Price

$13,443

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

88.8%

10,679 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

15,345

78.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

52%

1,545 Graduates

About

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a higher education institution located in Lafayette Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of Louisiana at Lafayette were General Business Administration & Management (357 degrees awarded), Health Care Administration & Management (53 degrees), and General Engineering (43 degrees).

In 2023, 3,197 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette. 57.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,020 degrees), 3.35 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (603 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $5,407, which is $−25,596 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Louisiana at Lafayette was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 3,308 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $5,407, which is $25,597 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,443.

In 2023, 73% 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

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette was $5,407. The cost of tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $−25,597 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

$13,443

2023 Value

3.12%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Louisiana at Lafayette had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,443. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Louisiana at Lafayette grew by 3.12%.

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

$11,835

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Louisiana at Lafayette was of $11,835 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.433% between 2022 and 2023.

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

73%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

73% of undergraduate students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 20.7% with respect to 2022, when 92% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Louisiana at Lafayette was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 3308 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Louisiana at Lafayette received 10,679 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 9.13% annual growth. Out of those 10,679 applicants, 9,486 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 88.8% acceptance rate.

There were 15,345 students enrolled at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2023. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an overall enrollment yield of 32.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

88.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

9,486

Accepted Out of 10,679

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Louisiana at Lafayette was 88.8% (9,486 admissions from 10,679 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 74.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 9.13%, while admissions grew by 8.26%.

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 (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

1% of enrolled first-time students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2023 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 15,345 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 12,105 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,240. This means that 78.9% 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 58.2% White, 24.2% Black or African American, 5.35% Hispanic or Latino, 3.88% Two or More Races, 2.64% Asian, 0.313% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0652% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.7%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Black or African American Female (15.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (30.2%), followed by White Male (18.3%) and Black or African American Female (7.01%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 15,345 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 12,105 and the part-time enrollment is 3,240. This means that 78.9% of students enrolled at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% 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

76%

2023 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 76%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), 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 (2023)

White
8,929 enrolled students
Black or African American
3,714 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
821 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 58.2% White, 24.2% Black or African American, 5.35% Hispanic or Latino, 3.88% Two or More Races, 2.64% Asian, 0.313% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0652% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 393 students (2.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 499 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 (2,020 degrees awarded). There were 3.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (603 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is General Business Administration & Management (357 degrees awarded), followed by Health Care Administration & Management (53 degrees) and General Engineering (43 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (66 degrees awarded), Engineering (268 degrees), and English (59 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

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 Software developers (508,794 people), Other managers (425,928 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (380,130 people), Civil engineers (305,345 people), and Postsecondary teachers (230,345 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2023 are Architecture and Related Services (66 degrees awarded), Engineering (268 degrees), English (59 degrees), Physical Sciences (52 degrees), and Human Sciences (55 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are Architecture and Related Services (66 degrees awarded), Engineering (268 degrees), English (59 degrees), Physical Sciences (52 degrees), and Human Sciences (55 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,052,465 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (662,050 people), Computer Systems Design (590,722 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (482,281 people), and Construction (370,440 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 (2023)

General Studies
335 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
326 degrees awarded
General Psychology
136 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Louisiana at Lafayette was General Studies with 335 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

1,349

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,848

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,349 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, which is 0.73 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,848).

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 2023, 248 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.1 times more than the 226 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 303 degrees were awarded to men at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Registered Nursing, which is 7.05 times more than the 43 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 23% 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, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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 (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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, 1.42% of graduates (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,020 degrees awarded
Black or African American
603 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
188 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is white (2,020 degrees awarded). There were 3.35 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (603 degrees).

2.31% of degree recipients (74 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,144 degrees awarded
White Male
876 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
393 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is white female (1,144 degrees awarded). There were 1.31 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (876 degrees).

Operations

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an endowment valued at nearly $163M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.04M (4.94%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, University of Louisiana at Lafayette had a total salary expenditure of 410M. University of Louisiana at Lafayette employs 147 No academic ranks, 140 Professors and 135 Instructors. Most academics at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are Male Professor (107), Female Instructor (88), and Female No academic rank (85).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are: Management, with 253 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 227 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 221 employees.

Endowment

$163M

2023 Endowment

5.17%

growth from 2022

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an endowment valued at about $163M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Louisiana at Lafayette grew 5.17% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $271M 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: Higher Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$167M

2023 Salaries

4.65%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Louisiana at Lafayette paid a median of $167M in salaries, which represents 40.6% of their overall expenditure ($410M) and a 4.65% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.575% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.0627% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$51.4M

Instructional Salaries

632

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Louisiana at Lafayette paid a total of $51.4M to 632 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

147 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

253 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Louisiana at Lafayette were No academic rank with 147 employees, Professor with 140 employees, and Instructor with 135 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Louisiana at Lafayette were Management with 253 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 227 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 221 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Instructor
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Louisiana at Lafayette was Male Professor with 107 employees, Female Instructor with 88 employees, and Female No academic rank with 85 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

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