University of Louisiana at Monroe

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About University of Louisiana at Monroe

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

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 6,550, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 75%. The university offers 41 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 51%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $5,788, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,888.

Monroe, LA

$5,788

Avg in-state
tuition

$17,888

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

75%

Acceptance Rate

72%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

51%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresRequired to be considered for admission

High school transcriptNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school rankRequired to be considered for admission

Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired to be considered for admission

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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 Percentile19-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1050-1350

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

9k

Students enrolled

45%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold
InternationalCheck Bold

Demographics

White

59%

Unknown

6%

Black

23%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

4%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

41%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

37

Total Online Enrollment

3,720

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

64% On-campus

36% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold39% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold9% online

Master'sCheck Bold71% online

DoctorateCheck Bold25% online

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

41%

State Grant Aid

72%

Institution Grant Aid

86%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,861
State Grant Aid$5,609
Institution Grant Aid$7,206
Pell Grant Aid$5,247

Financial Outlook

$22k

Average student debtafter graduation

$38k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

5.4%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7English Language And Literature/Letters.
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
9Health Professions And Related Programs.
10History.
11Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
12Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
13Mathematics And Statistics.
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
15Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
16Physical Sciences.
17Psychology.
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
19Social Sciences.
20Transportation And Materials Moving.
21Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.