It is moderately difficult to get into University of Louisiana at Monroe. The university admitted 69% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 5,068 applications received in 2023, 3,497 students were offered admission.
If you are applying to University of Louisiana at Monroe, the application fee costs $20.
Here is an overiew of some of University of Louisiana at Monroe's admissions stats.
University of Louisiana at Monroe 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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Mean Unweighted GPA | 3.5 |
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class | 21% |
Admissions Test Policy | Not optional |
Applicants Who Submit SATs | 7% |
Applicants Who Submit ACTs | 93% |
Waitlist | No |
These are the application deadlines for University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Application Type | Offered | Application Deadline | Notification Deadline |
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Early Decision I | Info Not Available | – | – |
Early Decision II | – | – | – |
Early Action | No | – | – |
University of Louisiana at Monroe may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with University of Louisiana at Monroe directly for more information about early applications.
➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.
Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.
University of Louisiana at Monroe has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. 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 areas where you shine.
What does University of Louisiana at Monroe consider 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 |
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Alumni/ae Relations | Considered |
Standardized Test Scores | Considered |
Academic GPA | Considered |
Make sure to check with University of Louisiana at Monroe for more information on admission factors.
To apply to University of Louisiana at Monroe, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with University of Louisiana at Monroe's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.
Area | Required | Recommended | Required for Some | Details (If Any) |
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Written Essay or Personal Statement | – | – | – | – |
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) | – | – | – | – |
Interview | – | – | – | – |
Transcript(S) of College Record | – | – | – | – |
Transcript of High School Record | – | – | – | – |
Standardized Test Scores | – | – | – | – |
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S) | – | – | – | – |
Students admitted to University of Louisiana at Monroe have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.
Out of all students that were admitted, 93% submitted a class rank. At University of Louisiana at Monroe 21% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 47% were in the top 25% and 74% were in the top 50%.
At University of Louisiana at Monroe, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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4.0 GPA | 9.03% |
3.75 and 3.99 | 26.93% |
3.50 and 3.74 | 23.91% |
3.25 and 3.49 | 19.22% |
3.00 and 3.24 | 10.63% |
2.50 and 2.9 | 8.77% |
2.00 and 2.49 | 1.51% |
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 Monroe directly.
About GPAs
Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights 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.
University of Louisiana at Monroe is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.
In 2022, 7% of University of Louisiana at Monroe's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 93% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.
To be competitive with other University of Louisiana at Monroe applicants, you should aim to score between 1070 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Louisiana at Monroe 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1070, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.
On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Louisiana at Monroe students scored 690 or higher and 75% of students scored 490 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Louisiana at Monroe students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 490 or higher.
To be most competitive at University of Louisiana at Monroe, you should strive to earn between 20 and 25 on the ACT.
An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Louisiana at Monroe's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.
A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Louisiana at Monroe students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.
For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Louisiana at Monroe. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.
Transfer students can enroll in University of Louisiana at Monroe during the following terms:
• Fall Term
• Winter Term
• Spring Term
• Winter Term
• Summer Term
Can I defer my acceptance to University of Louisiana at Monroe?
✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Does University of Louisiana at Monroe accept transfer credits?
✅ University of Louisiana at Monroe accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.
Does University of Louisiana at Monroe accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?
✅ University of Louisiana at Monroe accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.
Do I have to submit test scores to University of Louisiana at Monroe?
✅ University of Louisiana at Monroe is not test optional.
What is University of Louisiana at Monroe's acceptance rate?
✅ The acceptance rate for University of Louisiana at Monroe is 69%.
What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe?
🟨 University of Louisiana at Monroe may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.
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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into University of Louisiana at Monroe? University of Louisiana at Monroe is a somewhat selective institution. The University of Louisiana at Monroe acceptance rate is 69%. This means that the institution accepts 69 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Louisiana at Monroe is Continuous processing.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Louisiana at Monroe is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
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Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At University of Louisiana at Monroe, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.53. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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