UL Lafayette
University of Louisiana at Lafayette · Lafayette, Louisiana · Public
UL Lafayette admitted 89% of 10,679 applicants (Common Data Set 2023-2024). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 990–1210 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 52% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at UL Lafayette
Enter a score to see whether UL Lafayette is a reach, target or likely school for you.
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Early decision and early action
UL Lafayette doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How UL Lafayette rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- GPA
- Test scores
Important
- –
Considered
- –
Not considered
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.38 GPA. 15% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $29,176 in-state and $42,904 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $13,443 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is UL Lafayette’s acceptance rate?
UL Lafayette admitted 89% of applicants: 9,486 of 10,679 (Common Data Set 2023-2024).
What SAT score do you need for UL Lafayette?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 990 to 1210, with a median around 1120. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
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