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University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL)
- 104 University Circle
- Lafayette, LA 70503
- OPEID College Code: 00203100
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- General Phone: (377) 482-1000
- President: Ray Authement
- Website: www.louisiana.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 16,345
- College Alias: UL
- College Mascot: Ragin' Cajuns
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- ROTC Army
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UL Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Stem Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.louisiana.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,972 | 4,231 | 7,203 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,035 (68%) | 3,024 (71%) | 5,059 (70%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,169 (57%) | 1,594 (53%) | 2,763 (55%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 164 | 6% |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,639 | 96% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 23 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UL Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 28% | 28% | 66% | 26% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,194 | $3,514 | $2,318 | $1,950 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Number in Default | 173 | 21 | 127 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,253 | 3,002 | 2,746 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,402 | $3,382 | $3,324 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,582 | $9,562 | $9,504 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,820 | $3,770 | $3,478 |
| Other Expenses | $2,667 | $2,571 | $2,481 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,701 | $7,632 | $7,367 |
| Other Expenses | $3,161 | $3,047 | $2,941 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,161 | $3,047 | $2,941 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $11,089 | $10,723 | $10,283 |
| Out of State | $17,269 | $16,903 | $16,463 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,464 | $15,061 | $14,632 |
| Out of State | $21,644 | $21,241 | $20,812 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,763 | $7,429 | $7,265 |
| Out of State | $13,943 | $13,609 | $13,445 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 16,345 Undergraduate: 14,931 Graduate: 1,414
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 6,919 Female: 9,426
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 6,267 Female: 8,664
- Graduate Gender Male: 652 Female: 762
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 13,346 Part-Time: 2,999
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,539 Part-Time: 2,392
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 807 Part-Time: 607
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 610 | 4% |
| American Indian | 79 | 0.5% |
| Black | 2,866 | 18% |
| Asian | 262 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 306 | 2% |
| White | 11,849 | 72% |
| Unknown | 373 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 223 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,896 | 30% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,035 | 25% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,422 | 21% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,740 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 731 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 375 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 417 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 231 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 274 | 2% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.01% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,960 | 1,792 | 168 |
| Faculty Status | 770 | 619 | 151 |
| Tenured Faculty | 311 | 310 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 607 | - | 607 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 742 | 592 | 150 |
| Primarily Instruction | 742 | 592 | 150 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 79 | 78 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 367 | 355 | 12 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 772 | 767 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 206 | 206 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 81 | 81 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 192 | 191 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,340 (572) | $75,819 (332) | $57,994 (240) |
| Professor | $100,558 (144) | $102,814 (111) | $92,968 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $73,022 (125) | $75,272 (87) | $67,870 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,247 (153) | $59,494 (89) | $58,903 (64) |
| Instructor | $42,784 (147) | $42,491 (44) | $42,909 (103) |
| Lecturer | $42,745 (3) | $46,234 (1) | $41,001 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,572 (4) | $65,572 (4) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $98,721 (1) | $98,721 (1) | - (-) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,370 (1) | $53,370 (1) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $55,098 (2) | $55,098 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $68,238 (576) | $75,555 (336) | $57,994 (240) |
| Professor | $100,558 (144) | $102,814 (111) | $92,968 (33) |
| Associate Professor | $73,084 (126) | $75,335 (88) | $67,870 (38) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,146 (154) | $59,319 (90) | $58,903 (64) |
| Instructor | $42,815 (149) | $42,604 (46) | $42,909 (103) |
| Lecturer | $42,745 (3) | $46,234 (1) | $41,001 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,008,964 | $1,190,076 | $818,888 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 59% | 41% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 483 | 289 | 194 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 383 | 240 | 143 |
| Baseball | 46 | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 35 | 19 | 16 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 174 | 78 | 96 |
| Football | 123 | 123 | - |
| Golf | 12 | 12 | - |
| Soccer | 30 | - | 30 |
| Softball | 26 | - | 26 |
| Tennis | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Volleyball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $103,083 | $56,039 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $61,943 | $36,709 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 38 | 23 | 15 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 41% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 45% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 55% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 34% |
| Asian | 22% |
| Hispanic | 28% |
| White | 43% |
| Unknown | 57% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 14% |
| 5 Years | 33% |
| 6 Years | 41% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 11 | 27 |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 11 | 23 |
| Liquor Related | - | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 3 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 3 |
| Burglary | 4 | 16 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 2 | 2 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 2 |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
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