University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Louisiana at Lafayette, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

88
%
Acceptance rate
1110
SAT Midpoint
July 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

88%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UL Lafayette accepted 88% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 10,679 people applied and 9,486 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
6072 / 6727 (90%)
Men
3414 / 3952 (86%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Louisiana at Lafayette:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

29%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 29% ended up enrolling at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Louisiana at Lafayette by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UL Lafayette considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

1110
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

15% of freshmen who attended UL Lafayette were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 38% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

UL Lafayette is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

1%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

46%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
Math Mean
550
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
520
Verbal Mean
560
75th Percentile
620
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
990
Composite Mean
1110
75th Percentile
1210

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 1
Regular admission deadline

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