More selective than 41% of Louisiana colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 88% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Louisiana at Monroe 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.
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University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Monroe is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 630 |
| SAT math | 620 | 730 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1160 | 1360 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Louisiana at Monroe admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 85% | 540–630 | 620–730 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 75% | 520–620 | 530–730 | 19–24 | 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 Monroe compared with other Louisiana colleges?
University of Louisiana at Monroe has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 23 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | University of New Orleans | 74% | 38% | $12,384 |
| 11 | Louisiana Christian University | 77% | 44% | $13,113 |
| 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 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Louisiana colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Louisiana at Monroe
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Louisiana at Monroe admissions questions
What is the University of Louisiana at Monroe acceptance rate?
University of Louisiana at Monroe accepts 85% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,637 of 4,878 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Louisiana at Monroe require the SAT or ACT?
University of Louisiana at Monroe requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 88% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Monroe?
The middle 50% of University of Louisiana at Monroe enrolled first-year students scored 1160–1360 on the SAT and 18–24 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 Monroe?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,049 of 3,637).
Is University of Louisiana at Monroe getting harder to get into?
University of Louisiana at Monroe accepted 85% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 75% 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 Monroe overview