C+
Above Average
Score: 61/100
Overall (traditional)
C
Outcome Rating
51/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Louisiana at Monroe

4-Year Public
📍 Monroe, Louisiana 71209
University of Louisiana at Monroe campus, Monroe, LA
University of Louisiana at Monroe campus, Monroe, LA. Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
67/100
Affordability
C+
64/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
A
82/100
Prestige
D
39/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

8,272
Total Enrollment
51%
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate
16.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
75%
Acceptance Rate
$11,160
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near University of Louisiana at Monroe ▼

12% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (71209) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 3 miles of campus (71201).

Avg Home Value
$217,245
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,841
1-Year Change
+3.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Louisiana at Monroe, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$46,769
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,430
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,500
Median debt at graduation
54.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,116
Average SAT
22
Median ACT
34.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 46% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 46th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (LA wage index 0.75). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration—$134,329+15%#4 of 29#1—
Construction Management$71,915$98,336+3%#17 of 57#2$18,093
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,828$83,058-7%#610 of 966#224$21,602
Accounting and Related Services$47,974$69,533-9%#497 of 796#273$13,036
Insurance$49,294$67,704-23%#18 of 21#15$20,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$50,006$66,079-7%#141 of 253#103$22,366
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions$64,772$63,390-17%#90 of 93#62$12,555
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions$60,188$62,089-9%#62 of 76#32$15,000
Computer Science$60,714—————
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services—$58,406-1%#112 of 215#36$16,450
Business Administration, Management and Operations$37,011$52,842-23%#1021 of 1176#791$21,650
Political Science and Government$23,450$51,722-18%#492 of 565#306$23,467
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences$34,610$50,446-26%#58 of 61#42$25,567
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$26,286$50,370-8%#401 of 610#196$20,473
Pharmacology and Toxicology$20,063$48,837-29%#5 of 5#5$20,297
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,841$47,767+1%#345 of 680#91$23,125
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$35,951$45,873-14%#369 of 476#242$23,747
Psychology$29,046$44,255-13%#828 of 1027#443$22,647
Communication and Media Studies$21,460$43,974-22%#585 of 660#445$23,972
Agricultural Business and Management$43,834—————
Criminal Justice and Corrections$36,313$43,699-21%#625 of 660#517$22,832
Marketing$43,652————$18,610
History—$38,974-23%#444 of 459#378$24,313
Social Work$26,423$34,763-33%#420 of 420#417$28,792
Biology—$33,429-42%#838 of 841#834$19,500
English Language and Literature$20,834————$15,704

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

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🏆 Where University of Louisiana at Monroe Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#4
Occupational Therapist Assistant
of 18 schools
#8
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other
of 8 schools
#26
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
of 100 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $5,788 $17,888
Room $4,682
Board $4,758
Total Cost (On-Campus) $26,648 $38,748

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
41%
Receive Pell Grants
40%
Take Out Loans
$11,160
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$9,709
$30,001 - $48,000$9,617
$48,001 - $75,000$12,001
$75,001 - $110,000$14,910
$110,001+$15,747

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Psychology, General 209 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 134 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 99 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 99 grads/yr General Studies 80 grads/yr Pharmacy 74 grads/yr Curriculum and Instruction 61 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 58 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 51 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 48 grads/yr Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration, Other 45 grads/yr Occupational Therapy/Therapist 44 grads/yr Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 40 grads/yr Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 39 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 38 grads/yr Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 32 grads/yr Occupational Therapist Assistant 30 grads/yr Construction Management, General 28 grads/yr Dental Hygiene/Hygienist 26 grads/yr History, General 26 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Louisiana at Monroe's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Psychologists, all other
$118k/yr 55,300 jobs
Industrial-organizational psychologists
$110k/yr 5,600 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Social science research assistants
$58k/yr 40,600 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Student Demographics

8,272
Total Students
67%
Women
66%
Traditional Age (18-24)
12%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 59%
Hispanic 3%
Black 23%
Asian 2%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 4%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 62%
Off-Campus (Renters) 12%
With Family 26%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~976 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 55%
Hybrid (Some Online) 24%
Fully Online 21%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 66%
25-64 (Adult) 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe?
University of Louisiana at Monroe has an acceptance rate of 75%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend University of Louisiana at Monroe?
Tuition at University of Louisiana at Monroe is $5,788 for in-state students and $17,888 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $11,160.
What is the graduation rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe?
The graduation rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe is 51%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is University of Louisiana at Monroe a good school?
University of Louisiana at Monroe has a Repit College Score of 61/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend University of Louisiana at Monroe?
University of Louisiana at Monroe has a total enrollment of 8,272 students.
Is there rental demand near University of Louisiana at Monroe?
Yes! Approximately 12% of students at University of Louisiana at Monroe live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 976 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology