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University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of Louisiana at Monroe says yes to 84.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $46,769 median earnings.
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University of Louisiana at Monroe sits in Monroe proper — a public campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 8.6% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, where graduates median $134,329 four years out. 34.8% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 5,022 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.8% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1050 and 1350 — above the LA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Louisiana at Monroe's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Louisiana at Monroe received 4,878 applications and admitted 3,637 (74.6%), with 1,049 enrolling.
Test scores are a required part of every application here. That makes the 1050–1350 range unusually informative: everyone admitted is in the data.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 560 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 650 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Louisiana at Monroe compares
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Louisiana median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 84.8% | 78.3% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,190 | $10,272 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $46,769 | $47,477 | $53,781 |
At $46,769, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($47,477). Look at University of Louisiana at Monroe's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,190 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $21,290. For non-residents, University of Louisiana at Monroe's $21,290 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
At 5,022 undergrads, University of Louisiana at Monroe is a mid-sized campus by U.S. standards.
54.2% graduate within six years. Roughly 46% don't — ask a University of Louisiana at Monroe tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Louisiana at Monroe
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | $134,329 |
| Construction Management | $98,336 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $83,058 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $69,533 |
| Insurance | $67,704 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | $66,079 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | $63,390 |
| Dental Support Services and Allied Professions | $62,089 |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | $58,406 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $52,842 |
| Political Science and Government | $51,722 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | $50,446 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $50,370 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | $48,837 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $47,767 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $45,873 |
| Psychology, General | $44,255 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $43,974 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $43,699 |
| History | $38,974 |
| Social Work | $34,763 |
| Biology, General | $33,429 |
Median earnings for these 22 University of Louisiana at Monroe programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $46,769 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 15 additional University of Louisiana at Monroe programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Louisiana at Monroe?
Among the admitted class, the middle 50% scored 1050–1350 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 84.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Louisiana at Monroe's acceptance rate?
74.6% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,637 admitted from 4,878 applicants.
How much does University of Louisiana at Monroe cost?
In-state tuition is $9,190; out-of-state students pay $21,290. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Louisiana at Monroe graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $46,769 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Louisiana
- University of New Orleans — 74.3% admitted
- University of Holy Cross — 73.7% admitted
- McNeese State University — 78.3% admitted
- Louisiana Christian University — 77.2% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.