University of Louisiana at Lafayette
UL Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana 70503
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution in Lafayette with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1219, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A large campus of 12.3K undergraduates with a 18:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,089 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,118.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Lafayette's offer—the tax proceeds, $18,000 in cash, and 25 acres of land just outside the city limits, donated by Crow and Maxim Girard—beat out New Iberia's 5–2 in a board vote on January 5, 1900.
- •The first university president was Edwin Lewis Stephens.
- •On September 18, 1901, the first buildings were opened—initially Martin Hall (named for Robert Martin), Foster Hall (named for Governor Murphy J.
- •The first class was 100 students enrolled and 8 faculty, and by 1903 the first graduating class was 18 students.
- •By 1920, the school changed to a four-year course culminating with a bachelor of arts degree.
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1219
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
56.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$14,991
Programs (108)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
76%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
94
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from LA state average + city premium