University of Louisiana - Monroe

University of Louisiana - Monroe is a public university located in Monroe, LA. Admission is not terribly selective, as the acceptance rate is 71%. We've ranked it #443 in the nation on our best colleges list. It is a medium-sized institution with 5,472 full-time undergrads enrolled. Louisiana - Monroe's most favored major is a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, which makes up 9% of the student body. Alternative routinely preferred options include Nursing, which accounts for 8% of students, and Kinesiology and Exercise Science (7%). Its pharmacy program is ranked #17 in the United States, and its pharmacy, dental, and physical therapy programs all ranks first in Louisiana. Also, University of Louisiana - Monroe places 1st in LA on our best online colleges list. At full price, in-state tuition is $8,126 a year, but for applicants living elsewhere, tuition runs $19,621. Before you decide not to apply due to the cost, keep in mind that 96% of Louisiana - Monroe students are awarded some monetary support. 43% of University of Louisiana - Monroe undergraduates complete their studies with a diploma, all set to start their dream jobs. On average, graduates take home a yearly income of $31,600 two years after college. After another four years on the job, the alumni's median yearly earnings rises 18.7% to $37,500; however, that is still 6.5% under the national median wage. You might also want to be aware that you are required to take the SAT or ACT in order to apply and not a single student applying submits his or her SAT result. Also, the retention rate for part-time students is 34%, and 100% of available classes are small, with 20 to 39 students. Concerning finances, be aware that for households earning between $76k and $110k, the average tuition cost after scholarships and aid is $9,347 each year. For athletics, Louisiana - Monroe received an 8.97 and its campus rating on School Authority is 8.97. With regard to campus life, there are 8 women's varsity sports offered, including Softball, Golf, and Soccer. To wrap things up, two years after completing their studies, 91% of alumni are gainfully employed and the average Louisiana - Monroe student graduates with debt of $6,325 per year.