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Summary
University of Louisiana--Monroe is a public institution that was founded in 1931. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,243, its setting is city, and the campus size is 238 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Louisiana--Monroe's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 91. Its in-state tuition and fees are $5,101 (2011-12); out-of-state tuition and fees are $13,047 (2011-12).
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General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1931 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | city |
| 2011 Endowment | $23,157,741 |
Applying
When applying to University of Louisiana--Monroe, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due June 14. The application fee at University of Louisiana--Monroe is $20. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 79.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 79.7% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | June 14 |
Academic Life
The most popular majors at University of Louisiana--Monroe include: General Studies; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; Business Administration and Management, General; and Kinesiology and Exercise Science. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 69.2 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 12 | ||||||||||
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Student Life
University of Louisiana--Monroe has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,243, with a gender distribution of 36.4 percent male students and 63.6 percent female students. At this school, 23.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 77.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Louisiana--Monroe is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 8,583 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
University of Louisiana--Monroe offers a number of student services including placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. University of Louisiana--Monroe also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at University of Louisiana--Monroe.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
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| In-state tuition and fees | $5,101 (2011-12) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $13,047 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $6,212 (2011-12) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
