More selective than 32% of Louisiana colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,884. College Scorecard.
Higher than 68% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 47% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 52% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 32% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Louisiana at Lafayette acceptance rate & admissions
Of 10,679 applicants, University of Louisiana at Lafayette admitted 9,486 and 3,064 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1240 on the SAT or 23–28 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Louisiana at Lafayette tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Louisiana residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What University of Louisiana at Lafayette costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Louisiana at Lafayette took 4.6 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Louisiana. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,157 | $51,099 | 3.5 years |
| $30–48k | $11,283 | $51,676 | 3.5 years |
| $48–75k | $13,692 | $62,709 | 4.3 years |
| $75–110k | $17,079 | $78,222 | 5.4 years |
| $110k+ | $18,562 | $85,014 | 5.8 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.6 years, the average time graduates took (27% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($47,089) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $14,601 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette majors, earnings & careers
University of Louisiana at Lafayette offers 49 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Engineering · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 6
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 6
- Arts & Design · 5
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Education · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
Highest-earning majors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleum Engineering | $102,594 | $22,806 |
| Chemical Engineering | $102,119 | $22,000 |
| Nursing | $91,270 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $91,187 | $22,175 |
| Civil Engineering | $86,128 | $27,500 |
| Electrical Engineering | $84,883 | $25,750 |
| Computer Science | $83,527 | $23,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $77,087 | $25,945 |
Quick list of all 49 majors
- Accounting$60,241
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Anthropology—
- Architecture and Related Services, Other$51,546
- Biology$41,323
- Business Administration$53,473
- Business Economics—
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other$60,104
- Chemical Engineering$102,119
- Chemistry—
- Civil Engineering$86,128
- Communications$44,432
- Computer and Information Sciences$77,087
- Computer Science$83,527
- Criminal Justice$49,201
- Dietetics—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$46,313
- Education (Subject Teaching)$53,265
- Electrical Engineering$84,883
- Engineering-Related Fields—
- English$41,936
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Film and Photography—
- Finance$59,315
- Geology / Earth Science—
- Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design$42,867
- Health Administration$50,001
- History—
- Hospitality Management$43,178
- Human Development and Family Studies$41,274
- Industrial Production Technologies / Technicians$69,334
- Insurance—
- Interior Architecture—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$45,010
- Linguistics—
- Marketing$53,685
- Mathematics$54,004
- Mechanical Engineering$91,187
- Music$29,175
- Nursing$91,270
- Petroleum Engineering$102,594
- Physics—
- Political Science$48,378
- Psychology$44,574
- Public Relations and Advertising$51,082
- Sociology$43,316
- Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders$51,531
- Studio Art$36,472
- Visual and Performing Arts—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Nursing → Registered nurse
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 5.6% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Education (Subject Teaching) → High school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.2% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Lafayette
Overall prices in the Lafayette, LA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,092. Housing costs 41% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 63 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: hurricane (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Lafayette Parish
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Lafayette Parish at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Louisiana at Lafayette with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Louisiana by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 87% | $13,530 | 53% | $47,089 | This school |
| Louisiana Tech University | 86% | $11,864 | 64% | $52,279 | |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 99% | $13,154 | 45% | $46,482 | |
| Nicholls State University | 91% | $12,947 | 54% | $45,454 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Louisiana at Lafayette would cost you $1,666 more per year than Louisiana Tech University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$2,541).
- Louisiana Tech University gives aided families $1,062 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Louisiana Tech University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,418 | $10,125 | +$293 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,590 | −$290 |
| Housing & meals | $11,988 | $9,447 | +$2,541 |
| Personal & travel | $5,470 | $3,603 | +$1,867 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,292 | −$485 | −$3,807 |
| Sticker price | $24,884 | $24,280 | +$604 |
| Average grants | −$11,354 | −$12,416 | +$1,062 |
| You pay | $13,530 | $11,864 | +$1,666 |
“+” means University of Louisiana at Lafayette costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about University of Louisiana at Lafayette
What is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette acceptance rate?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepts 87% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 9,486 of 10,679 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1240 on the SAT or 23–28 on the ACT.
How much does University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $24,884 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,530 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $11,157 and families earning $110k+ pay $18,562.
How much do University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates earn?
Former University of Louisiana at Lafayette students earn a median $47,089 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduation rate?
53% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 74% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Louisiana at Lafayette degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Louisiana at Lafayette costs about $62,709 after grants ($13,692 a year for 4.6 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $47,089 ten years after starting, $14,601 more than high school graduates in Louisiana ($32,488), so the cost is repaid in 4.3 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Louisiana at Lafayette: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-lafayette (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).