School Overview
The University of Louisiana at Monroe,
also known as ULM, is a coeducational
public university in Monroe, Louisiana. It
is part of the University of Louisiana
System. ULM has almost 7,300 undergraduate
students and a graduate enrollment of just over 1,000.
The University offers associate,
bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and first
professional degrees.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges, ULM is the state's only
university to feature a master's degree in
gerontology and the state's only public
university to offer a doctoral degree in
pharmacy.
The school is comprised of three colleges:
Arts, Education, and Sciences, Business and Social Sciences,
and Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
Online classes are available through ULM,
offering associate, bachelor's,
master's and doctoral degrees.
Admissions Information
The University of Louisiana charges an
application fee of $20. Enrollment rates
for the institution are 78% for those who
apply and are accepted. 67% of all
students who come for their freshman year
will stay for their sophomore year as
well.
College
Majors
- Agriculture & Related Sciences
- Agricultural Business
- Arts, Visual & Performing
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Music – General Performance
- Biological & Biomedical
Sciences - Biology
- Toxicology
- Business, Management, &
Marketing - Accounting
- Business Administration/Management
- Business/Managerial Economics
- Finance/Banking
- Insurance/Risk Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing Management
- Communications
- Mass Communications/Media Studies
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Computer Science
- Education
- Art Teacher Education
- Biology Teacher Education
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Elementary Education
- English Teacher Education
- Family/Consumer Sciences –
Education - French Teacher Education
- Mathematics Education
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Speech Teacher Education
- Construction/Building Technologies
- English Language & Literature
- English Language & Literature –
General - Speech/Rhetorical Studies
- Foreign Language & Literature
- French
- Spanish
- Health Professions & Clinical
Sciences - Clinical and Medical Laboratory Science
- Dental Hygiene
- Health Services – General
- Health System Administration
- Nursing (RN)
- Pharmacy
- Radiologic Technology/Medical
Imaging - Speech-Language Pathology/Audiology
- History
- History – General
- Liberal Arts & Sciences
- General Studies
- Mathematics
- Mathematics – General
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness
- Exercise Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Atmospheric Sciences
- Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Psychology – General
- Social Work
- Security & Protective Services
- Criminal Justice Studies
- Social Sciences
- Political Science/Government
- Sociology
- Airline/Aviation Management
Colleges
The University of Louisiana Monroe is
divided into the following schools:
- College of Arts, Education and Sciences
- College of Business and Social Sciences
- College of Health and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Accreditation
The University of Louisiana Monroe is
accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools Commission on Colleges. Other departments within the
University are accredited through various
organizations.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is important for students.
As you look into getting aid, you will
want to consider grants. These grants
include Pell Grants, Federal Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grants, and
Louisiana Go Grants. Loans are also an
option, but before looking at these, you
will want to make sure that there are not
scholarships for which you can apply
first. The university you attend may offer
several types for good academic status,
and there may be others for which you
qualify such as those having to do with
minorities.
ULM offers grants, loans, alternative
loans and work-study employment.
Athletics
Athletics are an important source of
school spirit. This school spirit is a
vital part of the mission at the
University of Louisiana at Monroe. As a
part of the Sun Belt Conference, it is the
goal of the department to enjoy fair play
and competition. Athletics is a connection
among students that is not easily
forgotten or broken. If you are looking
for a school that is competitive but also
plays fair and has a good time, then the
University of Louisiana at Monroe might be
for you.
ULM's athletic teams compete in NCAA
Division I and Division I FBS for
football. In 2006, the school joined the
Sun Belt Conference for all sports. ULM
switched from Division I-AA to Division
I-A in 1994. From 1994 to 2000, it
played as an I-A independent.
Student
Housing
There are many housing options available
at the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
You could possibly have an apartment,
suite, or traditional style residence hall
room. With these options comes the option
of having a package that includes
everything you would want for the room
without having to pay each part. This
includes the room, cable, high speed
internet, local calls, electrical, and
water. Here are some of the options:
The Bayou Village Apartments are for
upperclassmen with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and scholars with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 and above. The University Commons I
and II are an option that could be available to
any student with a GPA of 2.0 or more.
This GPA is necessary to live on campus at
all. In order to be allowed to live in the
Bayou Suites, which is a Scholars Hall,
you must have a GPA of 3.5 (cumulative as
a freshman) or 3.3 if you are a current student.
The high school GPA will come
into play for incoming freshmen. Bayou
Village Apartments are for two different
groups. Those with a GPA of 3.3 can live
in building five, and those with one of at
least 2.5 can live in buildings six and
seven.
Having these options that are based on
grades is a good incentive for students to
keep up with their grades.
General Information
| Admission Office | Main Address |
| Size Total undergrads: 7,277 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,337 Degree-seeking undergrads: 5,878 Graduate enrollment: 1,001
Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
| Application Fee | Enrollment Rates |
College Majors
| Agriculture & Related Sciences B Arts, Visual & Performing B Biological & Biomedical B Business, Management, & B B Finance/Banking B B Systems B B Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Education Education B B – Education B B Engineering Technologies B English Language & B
Foreign Language & Health Professions & Assistance A Imaging B B History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics – General B Pharmacy Parks, Recreation & Fitness Physical Sciences B B Psychology B – General B Public Administration & Security & Protective Social Sciences B B Transportation & Materials | Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee
the accuracy of information on
this page. All information is
subject to change. You should
confirm all information with a
college admissions officer.
University of Louisiana at Monroe Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (318) 342-1000 |
| Website: | www.ulm.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.ulm.edu/enrollment/applyinginfo.html |
| Address: | 700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71209-0000 |
| Setting: | Not available |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 9,038 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 40% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 21 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,946 (66% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,284 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $20,384 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 98% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,371 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of Louisiana at Monroe Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Louisiana at Monroe.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 6 | 3 | 8 | 2 | |
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 12 | 2 | 39 | 23 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of Louisiana at Monroe.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 4 | 1 | ||
| Education | 1 | 7 | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| History | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Louisiana at Monroe and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,284 |
| Out-of-state | $20,384 |
| Books and supplies | $1,220 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,662 |
| Out-of-state | $20,762 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 1,342 | 98% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,342 | 98% | $9,371 |
| Student loan aid | 601 | 44% | $4,878 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 4,986 | 67% | $6,871 |
| Federal student loans | 3,018 | 40% | $6,421 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Louisiana at Monroe. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Louisiana at Monroe students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 4,563 | 1,795 | 2,768 | Percent admitted | 100% | 76% | 76% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 30% | 27% | 32% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Louisiana at Monroe Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 9,038 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 7,778 |
| Graduate enrollment | 1,260 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Louisiana at Monroe Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
- Pharmacy (PHAR) - Professional degree programs
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy (OT) - Professional Programs
- Occupational Therapy (OTM) - Programs leading to a Master's Degree
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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