University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, LA · Public · 12,428 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$53K
In-state tuition
$11K
Out-of-state tuition
$25K
Graduation rate
52%
Acceptance rate
87%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
44%
Earnings (all students)
$48K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 70503 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$26K
Federal aid / UG
$6K
Est. net price
$20K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1219 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 22.0 |
| First-year retention | 74% |
| SAT math (median) | 551 |
| Undergraduate composition | 57% White · 27% Black · 6% Hispanic · 2% Asian |
| Official website | www.louisiana.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Chemical Engineering. | $75K | $23K |
| Petroleum Engineering. | $70K | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $67K | $18K |
| Mechanical Engineering. | $66K | $24K |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering. | $63K | $24K |
| Civil Engineering. | $59K | $29K |
| Computer Science. | $53K | $22K |
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | $50K | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | $50K | $25K |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | $41K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $40K | $18K |
| Mathematics. | $39K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — LA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $13K | 68% | $12K | $64K |
| Delgado Community College | $4K | — | $9K | $38K |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $9K | 46% | $11K | $50K |
| Baton Rouge Community College | $4K | — | $8K | $40K |
| Louisiana Tech University | $11K | 61% | $14K | $58K |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | $7K | 29% | $11K | $46K |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $9K | 44% | $16K | $51K |
| Southern University and A & M College | $10K | 28% | $12K | $47K |
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