University of Louisiana at Monroe — College Profile

About

The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) is a comprehensive public institution renowned as a regional hub for health sciences, anchored by the state's only publicly supported College of Pharmacy alongside standout programs in nursing, atmospheric science, and risk management and insurance. Set on a picturesque 238-acre campus uniquely bisected by the scenic Bayou DeSiard, ULM offers an active and tight-knit student experience energized by Division I Sun Belt Conference athletics and robust student organizations. A distinct point of campus pride is ULM's world-renowned collegiate water ski team, which takes advantage of the bayou running directly through campus to capture dozens of national championship titles.

Wikipedia:The University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) is a public university in Monroe, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the University of Louisiana System. It is made up of four colleges: the College of Business and Social Sciences; College of Pharmacy; College of Arts, Education and Sciences; and College of Health Sciences. ULM enrolled 8,678 students in fall 2025, including 1,680 graduate students.

Location

Monroe, LA, 71209-0000 · City campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSY · New Orleans

205 mi away

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Cost & aid

Cost of attendance

These figures are federal data and may be out of date.

In-stateOut-of-state

Tuition & fees$9,190$21,290

Housing & food (on campus)$10,554$10,554

Books & supplies$1,353$1,353

Cost of attendance$24,932$37,032 est.

Average net price$13,466Not published

Out-of-state prices

Tuition & fees$21,290

In-state: $9,190

Housing & food (on campus)$10,554

Books & supplies$1,353

Cost of attendance$37,032 est.

In-state: $24,932

Average net priceNot published

In-state: $13,466

est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Net price by family income · in-state students

$0–30k

$11,490

$30–48k

$11,553

$48–75k

$12,647

$75–110k

$17,003

$110k+

$18,642

Source: U.S. College Scorecard

Grants from the school

80% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $6,404

Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)

Outcomes

Completion

Within 6 yrs

52%

Within 4 yrs

33%

Back for yr 2

73%

Transferred

Pell students: 44.0% · others: 60.0%

8 yrs after starting

54% graduated · 29% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 16% left or unknown

Earnings

6 yrs after entry$40,430

10 yrs after entry$46,769

Debt

Median at graduation$21,500

Monthly payment$228

Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.5k

90th percentile$32,461

Admissions

Getting in

Admit rate

85%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1116

R 540–630 · M 620–730

ACT midpoint

Comp 18–24 · E 18–25 · M 17–24

SAT middle 50%: 1160–1360

40080012001600

Admitted students

Admit rate: men 80.2% · women 87.8%

Yield: 35.1% of admitted students enroll

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Student Body

Gender

Men 36%Women 64%

Who enrolls

Faculty ratio

18 : 1

Pell grant

35%

First-gen

38%

Family income

$33,055

Independent

19%

Age at entry

21.0

Part-time

18%

Where first-years come from

In state (LA)

84.1%

Out of state

4.7%

International

11.2%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TX 17 · AR 14 · AL 8 · MS 7 · FL 3

Race & ethnicity

White

55%

Hispanic

Black

24%

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Varsity sports

NCAA Division I-FBS

Baseball
Men's
Basketball
Men's · Women's
Beach Volleyball
Women's
Football
Men's
Golf
Men's · Women's
Soccer
Women's
Softball
Women's
Tennis
Women's
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Men's · Women's
Volleyball
Women's

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings, all programs

After 6 yrs

$40,430

After 10 yrs

$46,769

Psychology, General146

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing116

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities74

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness61

Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration59

Business Administration, Management and Operations53

Biology, General41

Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other37

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods36

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions31

Construction Management30

Dental Support Services and Allied Professions29

Criminal Justice and Corrections28

Political Science and Government28

Insurance25

Communication Disorders Sciences and Services23

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Institutional

Resources

Endowment

$43M

Full-time faculty

74%

Faculty salary

$7,719/mo

Teaching spend

$7,459

per student

Federal loans

35%

Classification

Carnegie type

Doctoral/Professional University

Research activity

Research college or university

$3M research spending · 38 research doctorates a year

Undergraduate profile