University of Louisiana at Lafayette

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The university admitted 75% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 11,752 applications received in 2023, 8,762 students were offered admission.

If you are considering submitting an application to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the regular decision application deadline is July 1 and the application fee is $25.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of University of Louisiana at Lafayette's admissions stats.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	16%
Mean SAT Score	1113
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	96%
Waitlist	No

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	7 1	–

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Considering Applying Early to University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Louisiana at Lafayette Admissions

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How Hard Is It To Get Admitted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Getting into University of Louisiana at Lafayette is moderately difficult. University of Louisiana at Lafayette evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepted 75% of all applicants, about 8,762 from the 11,752 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like University of Louisiana at Lafayette, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Louisiana at Lafayette

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Wondering what factors are considered by University of Louisiana at Lafayette during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
State Residency	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Louisiana at Lafayette for more information on admission factors.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette Application Requirements

To apply to University of Louisiana at Lafayette, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with University of Louisiana at Lafayette's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.0	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	core requirements
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Students admitted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 92% submitted a class rank. At University of Louisiana at Lafayette 16% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 41% were in the top 25% and 72% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Louisiana at Lafayette, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	6%
3.75 and 3.99	22%
3.50 and 3.74	19%
3.25 and 3.49	20%
3.00 and 3.24	15%
2.50 and 2.9	15%
2.00 and 2.49	3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Louisiana at Lafayette directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 4% of University of Louisiana at Lafayette's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 96% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

To be competitive with other University of Louisiana at Lafayette applicants, you should aim to score between 1155 and 1205 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Louisiana at Lafayette 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1205 and 25% of scored lower than 1155, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Louisiana at Lafayette student is 1113.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Louisiana at Lafayette students scored 615 or higher and 75% of students scored 570 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Louisiana at Lafayette students scored 635 or higher, and 75% scored a 570 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, you should strive to earn between 23 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Louisiana at Lafayette's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Louisiana at Lafayette students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

More Information on Transferring to University of Louisiana at Lafayette

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is July 1.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Louisiana at Lafayette during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Louisiana at Lafayette accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

❌ No, University of Louisiana at Lafayette is test optional, so you can make the call whether to submit your standardized test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of Louisiana at Lafayette's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 75%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

❌ University of Louisiana at Lafayette does not offer early decision.

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