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University of Louisiana at Monroe
The University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public institution with a “selective” admissions process. Popular majors include psychology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences, and communications. UML offers several study abroad programs in countries such as Belgium, Costa Rica, Berlin, and France. The university hosts an annual Student Research Symposium for all students to present their research endeavors and findings.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
99%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,038
Total Number of Undergrads
7,778
Classroom Sizes
0
100
20%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
40%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
18:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,734
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| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,834
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Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$7,868
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| Books and Supplies | $1300
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Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
93%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,958
93%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,755
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$6,210
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
54%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,013
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,750
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$199
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
124
Size of Town
Small city
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Warhawks
School Colors
Gold/Maroon
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Sun Belt Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Monroe
Dallas
Shreveport
Baton Rouge
Houston
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$37,500
What Students Are Saying
3.84
Average Rating
ULM is a great school with a lot of pride! Students are proud to say they attend ULM, and enjoy supporting in any way.
Alana
The school of my dreams.
Flexibility is ULM's middle name.
Ulm has a heart of gold for education.
Flexibility is ULM's middle name.
Ulm has a heart of gold for education.
Shalithya from Pineville, LA
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