The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is among the top universities in the country — and the world — recognized for our impressive academic programs, research projects that make an impact, sustainability initiatives, and diversity and inclusion practices.
UL Lafayette is known for its exceptional programs. Some of our most notable and recognized programs include nursing, the sciences, engineering, the humanities, and architecture.
Located in the heart of Cajun and Creole Country, Lafayette is the cultural center of Louisiana's heritage, the “Happiest City in America,” “Tastiest Town of the South” and a “Top Music Mecca.” Our city and university are welcoming communities that feel like home.
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Scholarships are awarded based on your academic performance, including your high school GPA and your ACT or SAT scores. You’ll automatically be considered for University academic scholarships when you apply for admission.
Out-of-state students with an ACT score of 20+ OR SAT score 1030+ AND a 2.5+ high school GPA are eligible for in-state tuition. A variety of scholarships are awarded based on your academic performance, including your high school GPA and your ACT or SAT scores. You’ll automatically be considered for University academic scholarships when you apply for admission.
Our Louisiana Legacy scholarship offers in-state tuition rates to students from other states with a parent who earned an associate’s degree or higher from other colleges and universities in Louisiana.
