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University of Louisiana at Monroe

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,257
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Acceptance rate 70%
Students retention rate 69%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Monroe, Louisiana, ULM is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

University of Louisiana at Monroe is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at ULM is 18-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Louisiana is 17-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The student retention rate of 69% at ULM suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,058

Cost of attendance at University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $8,756
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,158

Cost of attendance at University of Louisiana at Monroe in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average $18,188
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at University of Louisiana at Monroe received on average $12,205 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$12,205
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 521 46% $4,866 $2,534,962
Other Federal Grant 983 88% $3,273 $3,217,041
State Grant/Scholarships 917 82% $5,275 $4,836,828
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 907 81% $5,815 $5,274,352
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,092 97% $12,205 $13,328,221

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Louisiana at Monroe students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Louisiana at Monroe students is 53.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 51.5%.

53.5%

  • asian 66.7% 18 students
  • African American 43.8% 132 students
  • white 56.8% 484 students
  • unknown 41.4% 12 students
  • hispanic 44.8% 13 students
  • International Students 68.4% 54 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 16 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Sun Belt Conference
  • Baseball Sun Belt Conference
  • Basketball Sun Belt Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Sun Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Louisiana at Monroe provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Louisiana at Monroe offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)