
ULM competes in NCAA Division I athletics as a member of the Sun Belt Conference. Its varsity teams are the Warhawks, and the university sponsors sports that include football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field.
Watching or supporting varsity teams is different from joining one: varsity participation involves team selection and NCAA eligibility rules. Students who want to play without pursuing a varsity roster spot should look separately at current intramural and campus recreation offerings. The sports available through recreation can vary by term and should not be inferred from the varsity list.
ULM offers student involvement through academic, professional, service, and interest-based organizations. Examples identified in its student-organization information include the Louisiana Pharmacist Alliance, an association for kinesiology students, and a pre-pharmacy organization.
The university also has student government and opportunities connected with performing arts and campus media. Maroon Platoon is associated with school-spirit activities, while Alpha Lambda Delta represents an academic-honor organization. Organization rosters and activity levels can change, so a prospective member should check the current student-organization directory and upcoming meeting schedule rather than assuming every listed group is active each term.
ULM enrolls about 8,601 students. Its student body is predominantly from Louisiana: the reported share is 84%, compared with 5% from other U.S. states and 11% from other countries.
The reported incoming population includes 1,275 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 372 transfer-in students. Students in their late teens and early twenties make up a substantial share of enrollment, but the age figures also show students in their thirties, forties, and beyond. That mix matters for applicants comparing a conventional first-year experience with programs or schedules suitable for returning adults.
Enrollment counts and demographic categories can come from different reporting years and populations, so they should not be combined into a single profile without checking their definitions. No demographic figure, by itself, establishes what an individual student's social or academic experience will be.
Student life at ULM combines a residential campus experience with a large commuter population. About 30% of students live on campus, so activities that fit between classes or in the evening may be particularly relevant to students balancing travel, work, and coursework.
Students can connect through campus events, recreation, performing groups, and student media, including a student-run newspaper and radio station. ULM also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. New students should distinguish an activity they can attend casually from a service that requires an appointment, eligibility check, or registration. The balance between campus involvement and outside responsibilities will differ considerably for a resident first-year student and a commuting adult learner.
ULM's University Library is a central place for studying and academic research. Reported library services include reservable study rooms, giving students an option for group work or focused study when space is available.
For research projects, students should use the library's catalog, electronic journals and databases, and librarian assistance rather than relying only on open-web search results. Remote access rules and borrowing arrangements may differ by resource. The reported library information does not identify a study area that stays open 24 hours a day, so students planning late-night work should check current building and service hours.
Total enrollment
8601Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen
1236Member of Athletic Associations
NCAATotal staff
311 full time, 108 part timeVeterans affair office
NoVarsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).
Sport
Baseball
Basketball
Cross-country running
Football
Golf
Sand volleyball
Soccer
Softball
Tennis
Track and field
Volleyball
Data last updated on November 5, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.