More selective than 41% 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 $24,932. College Scorecard.
Higher than 76% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 51% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 44% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 31% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
University of Louisiana at Monroe acceptance rate & admissions
Of 4,878 applicants, University of Louisiana at Monroe admitted 3,637 and 1,049 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1360 on the SAT or 18–24 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Monroe costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Louisiana at Monroe took 4.5 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 | $11,490 | $51,705 | 3.6 years |
| $30–48k | $11,553 | $51,989 | 3.6 years |
| $48–75k | $12,647 | $56,912 | 4.0 years |
| $75–110k | $17,003 | $76,514 | 5.4 years |
| $110k+ | $18,642 | $83,889 | 5.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.5 years, the average time graduates took (29% 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 ($46,769) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $14,281 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 Monroe majors, earnings & careers
University of Louisiana at Monroe offers 37 bachelor's majors across 10 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Health & Medicine · 9
- Business & Finance · 8
- Science & Math · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 4
- Arts & Design · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Trades & Applied Technology · 1
Highest-earning majors at University of Louisiana at Monroe
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $134,329 | — |
| Construction Management | $98,336 | $18,901 |
| Nursing | $83,058 | $23,550 |
| Accounting | $69,533 | $12,834 |
| Insurance | $67,704 | $22,957 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $66,079 | $26,000 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $63,390 | $21,053 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $62,089 | $19,000 |
Quick list of all 37 majors
- Accounting$69,533
- Agricultural Business—
- Air Transportation—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)$66,079
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services—
- Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology—
- Biology$33,429
- Business Administration$52,842
- Chemistry—
- Communications$43,974
- Computer Science—
- Construction Management$98,336
- Criminal Justice$43,699
- Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$62,089
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$47,767
- English—
- Finance—
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other$50,446
- History$38,974
- Information Science / Studies—
- Insurance$67,704
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science$50,370
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$45,873
- Linguistics—
- Management Information Systems—
- Marketing—
- Mathematics—
- Medical Laboratory Science$63,390
- Music—
- Nursing$83,058
- Pharmacology and Toxicology$48,837
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration$134,329
- Political Science$51,722
- Psychology$44,255
- Social Work$34,763
- Speech-Language Pathology / Communication Disorders$58,406
- Studio Art—
— 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
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Monroe
Overall prices in the Monroe, LA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $1,017. Housing costs 57% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 58 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: tornado (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Ouachita Parish
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Ouachita Parish at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Monroe | 85% | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 | This school |
| Nicholls State University | 91% | $12,947 | 54% | $45,454 | |
| McNeese State University | 78% | $12,493 | 47% | $46,453 | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 93% | $13,606 | 43% | $47,021 | |
| University of New Orleans | 74% | $12,384 | 38% | $47,872 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Louisiana at Monroe would cost you $519 more per year than Nicholls State University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Louisiana at Monroe, mostly from more Nicholls State University students living at home, which lowers its average (+$1,186).
- University of Louisiana at Monroe gives aided families $932 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | University of Louisiana at Monroe | Nicholls State University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,190 | $8,149 | +$1,041 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 | $0 |
| Housing & meals | $10,182 | $10,938 | −$756 |
| Personal & travel | $5,976 | $5,996 | −$20 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,716 | −$2,902 | +$1,186 |
| Sticker price | $24,932 | $23,481 | +$1,451 |
| Average grants | −$11,466 | −$10,534 | −$932 |
| You pay | $13,466 | $12,947 | +$519 |
“+” means University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Monroe
What is the University of Louisiana at Monroe acceptance rate?
University of Louisiana at Monroe accepts 85% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 3,637 of 4,878 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1360 on the SAT or 18–24 on the ACT.
How much does University of Louisiana at Monroe cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $24,932 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,466 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $11,490 and families earning $110k+ pay $18,642.
How much do University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates earn?
Former University of Louisiana at Monroe students earn a median $46,769 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 Monroe graduation rate?
54% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% return for their second year.
How long does a University of Louisiana at Monroe degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Louisiana at Monroe costs about $56,912 after grants ($12,647 a year for 4.5 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $46,769 ten years after starting, $14,281 more than high school graduates in Louisiana ($32,488), so the cost is repaid in 4.0 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 Monroe: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-louisiana-at-monroe (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).