University of Louisiana at Lafayette campus

UL Lafayette Admission Requirements

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Lafayette, LA
5.0 1 review

#3 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

Overview Admission Cost Majors Diversity Outcomes Salaries Location Compare Reviews Admission Calculator

UL Lafayette Admission Overview

UL Lafayette admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year UL Lafayette admitted 87% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (B+) and SAT 1120-1240 / ACT 23-28. UL Lafayette is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UL Lafayette is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UL Lafayette Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

87%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

Very Low

Low

Average

High

Very High

Extreme

Acceptance Rate

The UL Lafayette acceptance rate is 87%. Last year, 9,657 of 11,099 applicants were admitted. That is the 16th lowest acceptance rate in Louisiana.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UL Lafayette and can you get accepted?

UL Lafayette is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UL Lafayette GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.4

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.4

0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at UL Lafayette typically have around a 3.4 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. UL Lafayette is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #8 in Louisiana for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Louisiana at Lafayette freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	7.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	21.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	21.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	18.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	15.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	15.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

UL Lafayette SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1120-1240

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 570
Math 550
Composite 1120

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 630
Math 610
Composite 1240

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at UL Lafayette typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1120–1240) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. UL Lafayette ranks #5 in the state of Louisiana for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1120 to 1240

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

UL Lafayette is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1240+	Above 75th	>93%
1180 to 1240	Avg +	87%-93%
1120 to 1180	Avg -	78%-87%
Below 1120	Below mid-50	<78%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

UL Lafayette ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

23-28

Freshmen reporting ACT

45%

25th Percentile Scores

English 23
Math 21
Composite 23

75th Percentile Scores

English 30
Math 27
Composite 28

Average ACT

Incoming testers at UL Lafayette typically have around a 25 ACT (mid-50 23–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 78th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. UL Lafayette places #3 among colleges in Louisiana for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 23 to 28

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to UL Lafayette without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 25.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28+	Above 75th	>94%
25 to 28	Avg +	87%-94%
23 to 25	Avg -	80%-87%
Below 23	Below mid-50	<80%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

Open the UL Lafayette chances calculator

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	7,107	3,992	11,099
Accepted	6,278	3,379	9,657
Acceptance Rate	88%	85%	87%
Enrolled	1,793	1,271	3,064
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	29%	38%	32%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Louisiana at Lafayette and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Louisiana at Lafayette is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

UL Lafayette is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 87% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.4 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1120-1240); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025