Kinesiology and exercise science
Ranked #271 of 459 for valueSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness · 85 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $50,370
- Ranked-college median: $53,707
- Median debt
- $21,500
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
University of Louisiana at Monroe acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 84.8% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 3,456 of 4,945 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 540–630, SAT Math 620–730, ACT 18–24. Admissions details
What we know
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025- Students
- 5,022
Larger than 78% of colleges
National median 1,603
University of Louisiana at MonroeMiddle half of collegesNational median
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University of Louisiana at Monroe admitted 84.8% of 4,945 applicants.
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Applicants4,945
84.8% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted3,456
32.4% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)1,119
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 540–630
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 620–730
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 18–24
- 136
Your chances
Check your chancesYour SAT or ACT against University of Louisiana at Monroe- SAT, middle 50%
- 1160–1360
- ACT, middle 50%
- 18–24
Cost & financial aid
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Average net price
$12,218
What students paid per year on average after grants and scholarships. Your price depends on family income.
Published price vs. what students paid
- In-state tuition & fees
- $9,556
- Out-of-state tuition & fees
- $13,467
- Average net price
- $12,218
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 38.1%
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50.9%
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
72.8%
First-year retention
Students who return for a second year
Median earnings
$49,742
Former students who received federal aid
Programs at University of Louisiana at Monroe
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard, field of study, 2025
Bachelor's majors where University of Louisiana at Monroe is ranked in CollegesRef's value rankings. Earnings are medians 4 years after graduating, for graduates who received federal aid; the tick on each bar marks the median of all ranked colleges in that field.
Education
Ranked #283 of 521 for valueTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods · 58 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $47,767
- Ranked-college median: $48,822
- Median debt
- $25,000
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Communications
Ranked #306 of 388 for valueCommunication and Media Studies · 21 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $43,974
- Ranked-college median: $56,130
Criminal justice
Ranked #338 of 379 for valueCriminal Justice and Corrections · 32 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $43,699
- Ranked-college median: $55,481
- Median debt
- $28,875
- Ranked-college median: $21,500
Nursing
Ranked #359 of 686 for valueRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing · 107 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $83,058
- Ranked-college median: $85,171
- Median debt
- $22,808
- Ranked-college median: $20,938
Psychology
Ranked #603 of 814 for valuePsychology, General · 160 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $44,255
- Ranked-college median: $51,007
- Median debt
- $21,451
- Ranked-college median: $21,000
Biology
Ranked #609 of 680 for valueBiology, General · 34 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $33,429
- Ranked-college median: $58,001
- Median debt
- $15,593
- Ranked-college median: $20,717
Business
Ranked #805 of 986 for valueBusiness Administration, Management and Operations · 58 graduates
- Earnings 4 yrs after
- $52,842
- Ranked-college median: $64,860
- Median debt
- $24,129
- Ranked-college median: $21,375
Academics
Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
Total students
5,022
Academic calendar
Semester
Carnegie classification
Doctoral/professional university
A Doctoral and Professional Degree University (which undergraduates attend).
Colleges like University of Louisiana at Monroe
- McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LA
Nicholls State University-LouisianaThibodaux, LA
Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA
Location & details
Where the campus is, how far it sits from a major city, and other colleges within reach.
University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, LA, United States
Distances are straight-line miles, not driving distance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles by OpenFreeMap and OpenMapTiles.
Campus
University of Louisiana at Monroe
Monroe, LA, United States
- Public
- Doctoral/professional university
Small city
Inside an urbanized area and a principal city.
- City (this campus)
- Suburb
- Town
- Rural
Nearest major cityNew Orleans, LA · about 214 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- ulm.edu
Colleges nearby
Louisiana Delta Community College3.2 miMonroe
Louisiana Tech University33.6 miRuston- Grambling State University37.3 miGrambling
Northwest Louisiana Technical College69.4 miMinden- Northwestern State University of Louisiana80.5 miNatchitoches
- Louisiana College85.7 miPineville
Colleges nearby
- Louisiana Delta Community College3 mi from University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Louisiana Tech University34 mi from University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Grambling State University37 mi from University of Louisiana at Monroe
- Northwest Louisiana Technical College69 mi from University of Louisiana at Monroe
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $12,218 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division I · The largest programs and athletic scholarships; big-time game days.
- D-INCAA Division I (this college)
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
Tagged by CollegesRef editors as a big-time athletics school.
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Compare with McNeese State UniversityFrequently asked questions
What is the University of Louisiana at Monroe acceptance rate for 2026?
University of Louisiana at Monroe admitted 84.8% of 4,945 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is University of Louisiana at Monroe tuition?
In-state tuition at University of Louisiana at Monroe is $9,556 and out-of-state tuition is $13,467 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $12,218 a year.
What is the average net price at University of Louisiana at Monroe?
The average net price at University of Louisiana at Monroe, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $12,218 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.
What is the graduation rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe?
50.8% of first-time, full-time students at University of Louisiana at Monroe graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to University of Louisiana at Monroe?
The closest matches are McNeese State University, Nicholls State University, and Northwestern State University of Louisiana, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Admissions
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Cost
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Outcomes
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
- Enrollment
- U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
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