University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Lafayette, Louisiana · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$42,668
Acceptance Rate
89%
Graduation Rate
52%
Annual Tuition
$10,418
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn a median of $47,089 ten years after entry — 13% below the national median. Acceptance rate 88.8%, average SAT score 1219, in-state tuition $10,418.
At a Glance
Total Students
12,269
Retention Rate
76%
Faculty Ratio
18
Financial Aid
44%
Median Debt
$22,902
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,219
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
570–630
SAT Math (middle 50%)
550–610
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
23–28
Institution Overview
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 88.8%. The university has a student population of 12,269. The retention rate is 76%, and the graduation rate is 51.6%. The median debt for graduates is $22,902, and 43.6% of students receive financial aid.
In-state tuition costs $10,418. One year after graduation, alumni earn a median of $43,179. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $42,668, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $47,089.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$43k
1 YEAR
$43k
5 YEARS
$47k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, University of Louisiana at Lafayette alumni earn a median of $43,179. Five years after graduation, median earnings are $42,668. Ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $47,089. The median debt for graduates is $22,902.
The university has a 76% retention rate. 43.6% of students receive financial aid. The university has an 88.8% acceptance rate, and a 51.6% graduation rate. In-state tuition is $10,418.
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