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University of Louisiana at Monroe: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public university in Monroe, Louisiana, with about 5,000 undergraduates. It admitted 84.8% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $9,190 a year for in-state students and $21,290 for students from other states, before aid.

What University of Louisiana at Monroe costs

University of Louisiana at Monroe charges $9,190 a year in published tuition and fees for Louisiana residents, about $4,595 a semester, and $21,290 a year for students from other states, about $10,645 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $24,932 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $11,813 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

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Getting into University of Louisiana at Monroe

For fall 2024, University of Louisiana at Monroe received 4,224 applications and admitted 3,580 students, and 1,255 enrolled as first-years. The middle half of enrolled students who sent SAT scores scored between 1160 and 1360.

What University of Louisiana at Monroe students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Louisiana at Monroe (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
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

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is University of Louisiana at Monroe's acceptance rate? 84.8% for fall 2024: 3,580 of 4,224 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at University of Louisiana at Monroe? $9,190 a year for in-state students and $21,290 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to University of Louisiana at Monroe? About 5,000 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What SAT scores do University of Louisiana at Monroe students have? The middle half of enrolled students scored 1160–1360.

What is the campus setting at University of Louisiana at Monroe? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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