University of Louisiana at Monroe
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How strong are the academics at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
25
Average class size
36%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

ULM has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
259
10-19
322
20-29
310
30-39
140
40-49
55
50-99
90
100+
14

Honors Programs

University of Louisiana at Monroe has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on ULM's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Louisiana at Monroe:

72%
First-year retention rate
36%
4-year grad rate
54%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Louisiana at Monroe's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
General Studies
Business Administration and Management, General
37.6
62.08
86.56
111.04
135.52
160

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General 22
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 34
  • Toxicology 19
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 58
  • Construction Management, General 28
  • Insurance 24
  • Finance, General 15
  • Accounting 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Organizational Leadership 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 21
  • Communication and Media Studies 21
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 19
  • Information Science/Studies 7
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 43
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 15
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 10
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 7
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 107
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 45
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 40
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 32
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 26
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 21
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 15
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant 0
History
  • History, General 12
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 32
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 79
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 85
Physical Sciences
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 6
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 160
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 15
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 18
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 1
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Music Performance, General 9
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 7
  • Music, Other 4
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