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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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world rank  914

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University Overview

Established in 1898, University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Lafayette (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Louisiana. Officially accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 127-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this US higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UL Lafayette also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Louisiana at Lafayette' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratemoderately selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
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Acronym UL Lafayette
Founded 1898
Motto Fortiter, Feliciter, Fideliter
Boldly, Happily, Faithfully
Colours Vermilion and evangeline white
Mascot
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University Location

Address 104 University Circle
Lafayette
70503 Louisiana
United States
University of Louisiana at Lafayette's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Phone Number (337) 482 1000
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Fax Number (337) 482 6195
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Recognition and Accreditation

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1925


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Louisiana at Lafayette's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications
  • American Chemical Society
  • Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
  • Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education
  • Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
  • Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation
  • Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
  • American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
  • National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Louisiana at Lafayette as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Louisiana at Lafayette is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Louisiana at Lafayette's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Louisiana at Lafayette categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette.



University of Louisiana at Lafayette: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro)
International
students		 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro) 20,000-24,999 US$ (18,225-22,780 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on University of Louisiana at Lafayette's yearly tuition fees, which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e., face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors.

Admissions

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Admission Info


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's acceptance rate ranges from 70 to 79%, making it a moderately selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are neither required nor recommended
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's International Students Admission International Students

Yes


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 44652
Lafayette 70504-4652
(337) 482 6553
800 752 6553

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Size and Profile


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a student enrollment ranging from 15,000 to 19,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's academic staff ranges from 700 to 799 members.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Control Type Control Type

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Louisiana at Lafayette adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Facilities


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Library
University of Louisiana at Lafayette's library has 3 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 538,073 physical volumes, 96,433 physical media and 196 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 59 full-time employees, including 18 librarians. University of Louisiana at Lafayette's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Housing University Housing

Yes
In particular, University of Louisiana at Lafayette provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 3,717 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Services


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes
In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


University of Louisiana at Lafayette's Career Services Career Services

Yes


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Academic Structure

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Louisiana at Lafayette's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • University of Louisiana System (UL System)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)


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Free Online Courses

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