Lafayette, LA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 89 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 21 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 89% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,138 | 6,206 | 2,536 | 68% |
| 2020 | 9,870 | 6,641 | 2,338 | 67% |
| 2021 | 10,409 | 8,155 | 2,693 | 78% |
| 2022 | 8,487 | 7,572 | 2,885 | 89% |
| 2023 | 10,679 | 9,486 | 3,064 | 89% |
Fall 2023 applicants
6,072 of 6,727 women and 3,414 of 3,952 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an acceptance rate of 89% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 9,486 of 10,679 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 89 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
10,679 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 3,064 enrolled.
No. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 21 percentage points since 2019, from 68% to 89% — it has become less selective.