University of Louisiana at Monroe

Monroe, Louisiana
4-year Public university

Overview

University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public institution established in 1931 with urban setting located at Monroe. It is ranked 369 in National Universities in 2024 edition of Best Colleges. It practices semester based academics calendar.

#369 in National Universities
Setting
Urban
Location Monroe, Louisiana
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1931
Selectivity Very Low
Size Medium
6,472 Undergraduates

Learning

17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Health Professions
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • History
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$33,357
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$7,859
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $9,579
Outstate Tuition Fee $21,679
Room and Board Fees $9,608
$39,663 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

72% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$20 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Does not accept CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Aug
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
--
--
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
Jun
30
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$13,113 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$9,637 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $33,357
63% Students with need received Financial Aid
14.9% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidents' Distinguished
Total Worth $6,000
Eligibility Freshman Applicants
Minimum Criteria 30-36 ACT ; GPA 3.0-4.0
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Academic Excellence
Total Worth $4,000
Eligibility Freshman Applicants
Minimum Criteria 27-29 ACT ; GPA 3.0-4.0
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Academic Merit
Total Worth $2,000
Eligibility Freshman Applicants
Minimum Criteria 23-26 ACT ; GPA 3.0-4.0
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Honors Program
Total Worth --
Details The Honors Program is open to all undergraduate domestic and international students. Honors Program students work closely with Honors Faculty allowing students to explore topics in more depth. The program is open to all majors and offers various options while working within the degree.
Talent Scholarships
Total Worth --
Details The School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) offers talent grants in the areas of music, dance, theater and art. These performance-based awards are competitive and limited in number.

Students

6,472 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
72% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
35% Students graduate within 6 years