University of Louisiana at Monroe Admission
Acceptance Rate
84.75%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
35.06%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,255
SAT Scores
1,280
For the 2024-2025 admission, a total of 4,224 students have applied and 3,580 students have allowed to admit to University of Louisiana at Monroe (Acceptance rate: 84.75%). ULM's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 35.06 % where 1,255 students have finally enrolled out of 3,580 admitted students.
ULM acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as University at Buffalo and University of New Mexico-Main Campus, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 85.98%).
ULM enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 21.51%).
How to Apply to University of Louisiana at Monroe
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply ULM. ULM offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.ulm.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | www.ulm.edu/admissions/apply.html |
| Financial Aid | www.ulm.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://webservices.ulm.edu/price_calculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | www.ulm.edu/veterans/veterans_contact.html |
| Athletic | web3.ncaa.org/aprsearch/public_reports/inst2022/498.pdf?v=1692120249663 |
| Disability Service | www.ulm.edu/counselingcenter/special.html |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at ULM and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2025, the average SAT score at University of Louisiana at Monroe is 1,280 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of University of Louisiana at Monroe is higher (competitive score) than the schools (average score is 1,126). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | 1,280 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,126 | 23 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana | 1,092 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Louisiana at Monroe, 165 students submitted SAT scores (14% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,280 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 600 | 630 |
| Mathematics | 620 | 680 | 730 |
| Total | 1,160 | 1,280 | 1,360 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: June 5, 2025)
At University of Louisiana at Monroe, 1,040 students submitted ACT scores (86% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 19 | 24 |
ULM Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Louisiana at Monroe. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Not Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |