ULM 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at University of Louisiana at Monroe was $10,408. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at ULM

ULM net price calculator

$10,408

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Louisiana and nationwide.

Louisiana's average	$12,746
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of ULM for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$10,408	$274 (3%)	$8,892	$9,591	$12,117	$14,703	$13,806
2021	$10,134	$424 (4%)	$9,638	$9,414	$11,384	$13,028	$13,918
2020	$9,710	$255 (3%)	$9,434	$8,973	$10,661	$13,729	$12,552
2019	$9,455	$1,332 (12%)	$9,906	$8,221	$9,529	$8,902	$8,924
2018	$10,787	$1,642 (18%)	$9,923	$10,147	$11,470	$14,692	$13,344
2017	$9,145	$1,233 (16%)	$7,991	$8,924	$10,306	$12,387	$6,523
2016	$7,912	$375 (5%)	$6,273	$6,969	$7,919	$10,931	$11,437
2015	$8,287	$1,125 (16%)	$7,558	$8,210	$10,699	$11,494	$11,095
2014	$7,162	--	$6,404	$6,465	$8,888	$10,428	$10,806

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of University of Louisiana at Monroe's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,480	$155	$9,058	$15,122	$1,300
2021	$25,325	$515 (2%)	$9,070	$14,955	$1,300
2020	$24,810	$466 (2%)	$8,974	$14,536	$1,300
2019	$24,344	$1,182 (5%)	$8,734	$14,310	$1,300
2018	$23,162	$666 (3%)	$8,650	$13,212	$1,300
2017	$22,496	$626 (3%)	$8,284	$12,992	$1,220
2016	$21,870	$1,106 (5%)	$7,658	$12,992	$1,220
2015	$20,764	$831 (4%)	$6,963	$12,601	$1,200
2014	$19,933	$2,090 (12%)	$6,318	$12,415	$1,200
2013	$17,843	--	$5,443	$11,200	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at ULM? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $9,390 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at ULM is $1,043 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: ULM estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, ULM estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,690

If living off-campus, with family: $5,190

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,190
How much is ULM application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $20 and $20 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: ULM offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

University of Louisiana at Monroe cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$283	$406
For out-of-state students	$451	$742

Housing and Meal

**ULM requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at University of Louisiana at Monroe for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$9,390	19	2,257
2021	N/A	N/A	$8,914	0	1,888
2020	$3,968	$2,994	N/A	0	1,880
2019	N/A	N/A	$7,868	0	1,836
2018	$3,172	$4,282	N/A	0	1,857
2017	$3,022	$4,282	N/A	0	1,905
2016	$2,890	$4,158	N/A	0	1,905

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by University of Louisiana at Monroe during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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