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.

18:1
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 18:1. 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:

69%
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
General Studies
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
41.6
62.48
83.36
104.24
125.12
146

The Full List

Major Graduates
Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields
  • Agricultural Business and Management, General 10
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 41
  • Toxicology 20
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 53
  • Construction Management, General 30
  • Insurance 25
  • Accounting 16
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Finance, General 10
  • Organizational Leadership 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 17
  • Communication, General 17
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 22
  • Information Science/Studies 18
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 33
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 13
Foreign Languages
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 5
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 116
  • Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 59
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 37
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 31
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 29
  • Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 23
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 22
  • Occupational Therapist Assistant 0
History
  • History, General 20
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 28
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 74
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 9
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 61
Physical Sciences
  • Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General 8
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 146
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 12
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 28
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General 6
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 12
  • Music Performance, General 10
  • Music, Other 2

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