- Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 540–630 reading and writing, 620–730 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $11,160 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what University of Louisiana at Monroe reported: an acceptance rate of 85% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Louisiana at Monroe reviews each application.
University of Louisiana at Monroe GPA requirements
University of Louisiana at Monroe requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Louisiana at Monroe hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Louisiana at Monroe acceptance rate
University of Louisiana at Monroe admitted 3,580 of 4,224 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public 4-year university in Monroe, Louisiana, with 6,761 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 | 540 | 600 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 620 | 680 | 730 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 19 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1116 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| 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 |
AP credit
University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 $11,160 a year at University of Louisiana at Monroe 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
Is the University of Louisiana at Monroe hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Louisiana at Monroe admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Louisiana at Monroe?
A lot: University of Louisiana at Monroe requires high school GPA and college preparatory program. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, 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.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Louisiana at Monroe?
Check University of Louisiana at Monroe's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Louisiana at Monroe was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 14% sent SAT scores and 86% sent ACT scores.
How many applicants get into the University of Louisiana at Monroe?
University of Louisiana at Monroe's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,580 of 4,224 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Louisiana at Monroe?
University of Louisiana at Monroe requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What are the University of Louisiana at Monroe's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Louisiana at Monroe's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 540–630 in reading and writing and 620–730 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Do I have a chance at the University of Louisiana at Monroe with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Louisiana at Monroe admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does the University of Louisiana at Monroe accept AP credit?
Yes. University of Louisiana at Monroe 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.
What do students pay at the University of Louisiana at Monroe after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $11,160 a year at University of Louisiana at Monroe 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 Monroe consider legacy status?
No. University of Louisiana at Monroe doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check the University of Louisiana at Monroe's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Louisiana at MonroeU.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.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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