University of Louisiana at Monroe
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$5,788
Avg in-state tuition
$17,888
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About University of Louisiana at Monroe
The University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Monroe, Louisiana. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,728, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 39 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 18:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,788, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,888.
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- #1 Ranked in Best Online Master's in English Programs of 2022
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- #4 Ranked in Most Affordable Online Humanities Degree Programs
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
70% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
69% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
54% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-24
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1060-1270
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards9k
Students enrolled
53%
Online student enrollment
18:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
62%
Black
22%
Unknown
5%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
68%
Socio-economic diversity
46% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
51
Total Online Enrollment
4,585
Percent of Programs Online
48% On-campus
52% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 50% online
Bachelor's 36% online
Graduate Certificate 64% online
Master's 79% online
Doctorate 38% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $5,788 | $17,888 |
Graduate | $6,490 | $18,590 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,300 |
On-campus room and board | $9,390 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,690 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $9,932 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $5,190 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $5,190 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $21,168 | $33,268 |
Off-campus without family | $22,210 | $34,310 |
Off-campus with family | $12,278 | $24,378 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
88%
State Grant Aid
82%
Institution Grant Aid
81%
Pell Grant
46%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FBS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Toxicology
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Information Systems, General
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Insurance
BA
MA
DOC
Construction Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Education, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
11Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
BA
MA
DOC
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
BA
MA
DOC
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
BA
MA
DOC
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
BA
MA
DOC
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BA
MA
DOC
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
15Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
Gerontology
BA
MA
DOC
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
20Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
23Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
BA
MA
DOC
24Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
25Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
BA
MA
DOC
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
BA
MA
DOC
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
BA
MA
DOC
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
BA
MA
DOC
26Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Performance, General
BA
MA
DOC
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