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University of Louisiana Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana

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Overview

Enrollment

8,398
University of Louisiana Monroe overview
Location Monroe, Louisiana
Online ulm.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
University of Louisiana Monroe overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM), founded in 1931, is a public university nestled on the banks of the Bayou DeSiard in Monroe, Louisiana, approximately 100 miles from Shreveport. The campus is marked by its natural bayou setting and its distinctively modern Academic Quad centered around the iconic ULM Library Tower. ULM offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs with particular recognition in fields such as pharmacy, business, and health sciences. The institution has a moderately selective admissions process that evaluates the overall potential of applicants. Student housing is available on campus, providing a range of living options for the predominantly undergraduate student body. While ULM competes in the NCAA Division I as the Warhawks, the university is particularly noted for its strength in water skiing, having won numerous national championships.

In the most recent statistical year 4,303 prospective students applied, and 3,017 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,018 enrolled in the school.  5,104 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,294 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $5,788 plus fees of $3,294. ULM is ranked 681 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

5/10

Outcomes

8/10

Value

ULM is rated within the lower 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Average
University of Louisiana Monroe overview
SAT 1085/1320
ACT 20/25
GPA 3.53

Applications Accepted

70.1% 
University of Louisiana Monroe overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Louisiana Resident Tuition

$5,788
In State Costs for University of Louisiana Monroe
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,294
Room and Board $9,551
Budget for Other Expenses$5,470
Total One Year Cost$25,403

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,888
Out of State Costs for University of Louisiana Monroe
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,294
Room and Board $9,551
Budget for Other Expenses$5,470
Total One Year Cost$37,503

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

33% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Louisiana Monroe students
Subject Percent of Class
Liberal Arts and Humanities 20%
Health Professions 19%
Business 15%
Biology 7%
Education 6%

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Last updated February 24, 2024