More selective than 32% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
1% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 46% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Louisiana at Lafayette over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Louisiana at Lafayette is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 570 | 630 |
| SAT math | 550 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1120 | 1240 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 87% | 570–630 | 550–610 | 23–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 89% | 560–645 | 560–610 | 23–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Louisiana at Lafayette compared with other Louisiana colleges?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has the 16th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | McNeese State University | 78% | 47% | $12,493 |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | 79% | 13% | $14,810 |
| 14 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | 54% | $13,466 |
| 15 | Louisiana Tech University | 86% | 64% | $11,864 |
| 16 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 87% | 53% | $13,530 |
| 17 | Nicholls State University | 91% | 54% | $12,947 |
| 18 | Herzing University-New Orleans | 92% | 15% | $21,269 |
| 19 | Louisiana State University-Alexandria | 92% | 34% | $7,065 |
| 20 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 93% | 43% | $13,606 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Louisiana at Lafayette admissions questions
What is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette acceptance rate?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepts 87% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,486 of 10,679 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette require the SAT or ACT?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 1% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 46% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
The middle 50% of University of Louisiana at Lafayette enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1240 on the SAT and 23–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
32% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (3,064 of 9,486).
Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette getting harder to get into?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepted 87% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 89% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Louisiana at Lafayette overview