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University of Louisiana at Monroe

University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public university in a small city in the Monroe, LA metro with 6,550 students and a 85% acceptance rate.

Monroe, Louisiana · Public · City, small · 6,550 students

NCAA Division I · Sun Belt

Admission rate

85%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,116

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

19–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$13,466

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

54%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

72%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$46,769

10 years after entry

Students

6,550

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$11,490
$30,001–48,000$11,553
$48,001–75,000$12,647
$75,001–110,000$17,003
Over $110,000$18,642

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Louisiana at Monroe courseCredits
Calculus AB3Mathematics 1013, 10317 credits
Calculus BC3Mathematics 10324 credits
Biology3Biology 1001, 10106 credits
Chemistry3Chemistry 1007, 10086 credits
Physics 13Physics 2003, 20094 credits
Psychology3Psychology 20013 credits
Statistics3Mathematics 10163 credits
Computer Science A3Computer Science 20003 credits
Show all 27 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3Mathematics 1013, 10317 credits
Calculus BC3Mathematics 10324 credits
Biology3Biology 1001, 10106 credits
Chemistry3Chemistry 1007, 10086 credits
Physics 13Physics 2003, 20094 credits
Psychology3Psychology 20013 credits
Statistics3Mathematics 10163 credits
Computer Science A3Computer Science 20003 credits
Macroeconomics3Economics 20013 credits
Microeconomics3Economics 20023 credits
World History: Modern3History 1011 OR History 10123 credits
Environmental Science3Geosciences 2001 OR Biology 10013 credits
Physics 23Physics 2004, 20104 credits
European History3History 10123 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3Spanish 1001, 10026 credits
Music Theory3Music 10023 credits
Comparative Government and Politics3Political Science 1001 OR 20013 credits
English Literature and Composition OR English Language and Composition3English 10013 credits
French Language and Culture3French 1001, 10026 credits
Geography, Human3Geography 10033 credits
German Language and Culture3German 1001, 1002, 2001, 200212 credits
Government and Politics, U.S3Political Science 20013 credits
History, U.S3History 2001 OR History 20023 credits
Latin3Latin 1001, 1002, 2001, 200212 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3Physics 2008, 20104 credits
Physics C: Mechanics3Physics 2007, 20094 credits
Precalculus3Math 10133 credits

Source: ulm.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Psychology160
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse107
Exercise Science and Kinesiology85
General Studies79
Business Administration and Management58
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other45
Elementary Education and Teaching43
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer40
Show the other 29 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences34
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other32
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies32
Construction Management28
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist26
Insurance24
Agricultural Business and Management22
Communication21
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist21
Computer Science19
Toxicology19
Political Science and Government18
Secondary Education and Teaching15
Social Work15
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist15
Finance15
Accounting13
History12
English Language and Literature10
Marketing/Marketing Management10
Music Performance9
Fine/Studio Arts7
Foreign Languages and Literatures7
Information Science/Studies7
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology6
Mathematics4
Music, Other4
Chemistry3
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Sun Belt

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Monroe, LA

221,921 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Monroe Regional (MLU)

Nearest hub airport

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.0 of 20

Elevation

83 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

37°F

July high

93°F

Annual snowfall

0.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

97 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$880 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026