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University of Louisiana at Monroe

#649 in US ranking Monroe, LA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$24,514
Tuition & fees
$10,066
Avg. aid
$11,058
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85%
SAT range
1160–1360
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
54%
Median salary
$48,465
1 yr after graduation

What does University of Louisiana at Monroe offer in terms of athletics?

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.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

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.

Who studies at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

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.

How does student life look like at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

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.

What libraries are available to students at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

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.

University of Louisiana at Monroe Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

8601

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

1236

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

311 full time, 108 part time

Veterans affair office

No

University of Louisiana at Monroe Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 6,761
Graduate: 1,840

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 5,005
Part-time: 3,596

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 749
Men: 487

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 185
Black or African American: 1,215
White: 2,762
American Indian or Alaska Native: 15
Asian: 48
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Two or more races: 160
Unknown: 202

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

University of Louisiana at Monroe Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity 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

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

MenMenMen

Basketball

BothBothBoth

Cross-country running

BothBothBoth

Football

MenMenMen

Golf

BothBothBoth

Sand volleyball

Women–Women

Soccer

WomenWomenWomen

Softball

WomenWomenWomen

Tennis

WomenWomenWomen

Track and field

BothBothBoth

Volleyball

WomenWomenWomen

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.

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