UL Lafayette Average GPA (3.38) & Acceptance Rate (87%)

Q: What percent of applicants does the University of Louisiana at Lafayette accept?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,657 of 11,099 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

Q: What GPA do most the University of Louisiana at Lafayette students have?

46% of University of Louisiana at Lafayette's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (20%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Acceptance rate: 87% for fall 2024

Average high school GPA: 3.38, as reported by the college for 2023–24

SAT, middle 50%: 570–630 reading and writing, 550–610 math

ACT, middle 50%: 23–28 composite

Average net price: $13,443 a year (2022–23)

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette average GPA

University of Louisiana at Lafayette reported an average high school GPA of 3.38 for its first-year students, in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPA	Share of first-year students
4.0	6%
3.75–3.99	20%
3.50–3.74	20%
3.25–3.49	18%
3.00–3.24	16%
2.50–2.99	17%
2.00–2.49	3%

First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as University of Louisiana at Lafayette reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 2.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette acceptance rate

University of Louisiana at Lafayette admitted 9,657 of 11,099 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 87%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public 4-year university in Lafayette, Louisiana, with 13,432 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Louisiana at Lafayette in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	570	610	630
SAT Math	550	580	610
ACT Composite	23	25	28
ACT English	23	26	30
ACT Math	21	24	27

1% submitted SAT scores and 45% submitted ACT scores, as University of Louisiana at Lafayette reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1219 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What University of Louisiana at Lafayette looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with University of Louisiana at Lafayette's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

University of Louisiana at Lafayette awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,443 a year at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

It would be on the low side there: 20% of University of Louisiana at Lafayette's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 87% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What percent of applicants does the University of Louisiana at Lafayette accept?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's acceptance rate was 87% for fall 2024: it admitted 9,657 of 11,099 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

How hard is it to get into the University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Louisiana at Lafayette admitted 87% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What are the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of University of Louisiana at Lafayette's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 570–630 in reading and writing and 550–610 in math; ACT composite 23–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What GPA do most the University of Louisiana at Lafayette students have?

46% of University of Louisiana at Lafayette's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (20%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

What GPA do you need to get into the University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.38, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

How much does GPA matter at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

A lot: University of Louisiana at Lafayette requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is the University of Louisiana at Lafayette test optional?

Check University of Louisiana at Lafayette's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Louisiana at Lafayette was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 1% sent SAT scores and 45% sent ACT scores.

How much does the University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,443 a year at University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does the University of Louisiana at Lafayette accept AP credit?

Yes. University of Louisiana at Lafayette awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

Before you apply, check the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: University of Louisiana at LafayetteU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Common Data Set 2023–24University of Louisiana at Lafayette: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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