University of Louisiana at Monroe

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Monroe, LA
  • 0 reviews
#4 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

Overview

Total enrollment

8,601
University of Louisiana at Monroe overview
University of Louisiana at Monroe overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in northeastern Louisiana, the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) occupies a 238-acre campus along the Bayou DeSiard in the city of Monroe. Originally established in 1931 as Ouachita Parish Junior College, ULM evolved into a comprehensive public university offering undergraduate and graduate programs across five academic colleges. The university maintains a selective admission process and is recognized for its programs in pharmacy, health sciences, and atmospheric sciences, including one of the few toxicology programs in the southern United States. The campus features a mix of modern and traditional buildings, with student residence halls accommodating primarily first-year students, while the Warhawks compete in NCAA Division I athletics as members of the Sun Belt Conference.

Ratings

ULM is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    8 out of 10
  • Resources
    3 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    5 out of 10
  • Value
    7 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
University of Louisiana at Monroe admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1160/1360
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
  • GPA 3.53

Acceptance Rate

84.8%
University of Louisiana at Monroe applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 35.1%
  • Application Fee $20

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Louisiana Resident Tuition

$9,190

Out of State Resident Tuition

$21,290

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Louisiana at Monroe
  • Tuition $9,190
  • Books and Supplies $1,353
  • Other Fees $3,402
  • Room and Board $10,554
  • Budget for Other Expenses $6,219
  • Total One Year Cost $30,718

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,800 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

33% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Louisiana at Monroe are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Health Professions, and Business. 20% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 19% in Health Professions, and 15% in Business.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 20%
  • Health Professions 19%
  • Business 15%
  • Biology 7%
  • Education 6%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=159993.

GPA calculator: University of Louisiana at Monroe GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026