University of Louisiana at Monroe: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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University of Louisiana at Monroe is a medium four-year, public school with 8,400 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1931 and is one of the 7 colleges and schools located in Monroe, Louisiana.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are available at University of Louisiana at Monroe.

Majors
Offered
68
University of Louisiana at Monroe implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Education, Business, Pharmacy, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Louisiana at Monroe is fair at 73% (above Louisiana average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Good
The graduation rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe is average - 60%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Louisiana at Monroe is decent - 17:1. Learn more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high, about $17,900 per academic year. The additional fees at University of Louisiana at Monroe beyond tuition are roughly $3,300, which comes to a total of $21,200 per year.

Read the details about University of Louisiana at Monroe additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
70%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 4,303 applications were submitted and 3,017 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Louisiana at Monroe in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
University of Louisiana at Monroe provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Louisiana at Monroe, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D+
Unsafe
University of Louisiana at Monroe offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,300 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - around $4,200 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Louisiana at Monroe. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Louisiana at Monroe appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Louisiana at Monroe Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Louisiana at Monroe
700 University Avenue
Monroe, Louisiana
71209-0000, USA
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