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Hammond, LA · Lafayette, LA
| Southeastern Louisiana University | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $13,154/yr | $13,530/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $10,507/yr | $11,157/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $22,113 | $22,902 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $10,309/yr | $11,283/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $12,380/yr | $13,692/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $16,672/yr | $17,079/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $18,184/yr | $18,562/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $234/mo | $243/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $10,240/yr | $12,108/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,812/yr | $14,112/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,300/yr | $1,326/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $5,924/yr | $6,167/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $23,604/yr | $24,884/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $8,373/yr | $10,418/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $20,851/yr | $24,146/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 42% |
| Students taking federal loans | 32% | 44% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 99% | 87% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 1120–1240 |
| SAT average | 1090 | 1219 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–24 | 23–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 18–24 · Math 16–23 | English 23–30 · Math 21–27 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 5,485 | 10,679 |
| Students accepted | 5,171 | 9,486 |
| Students who enrolled | 2,349 | 3,064 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 45% | 32% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | 1% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 95% | 46% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Not considered |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 45% | 53% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $46,482/yr | $47,089/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,383–$68,123 | $29,444–$69,312 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 43% | 57% |
| White students graduating | 50% | 55% |
| Black students graduating | 32% | 42% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 42% | 55% |
| Asian students graduating | 29% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $37,124/yr | $42,668/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 67% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 26% | 27% |
| Pell students who graduate | 38% | 44% |
| First-gen students who finish | 37% | 51% |
| Low-income students who finish | 33% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 31% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $42,305/yr | $44,392/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 21% · Health Professions 16% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 12% | Health Professions 17% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 14% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 21% of degrees | Health Professions — 17% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 12% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Education — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 6% of degrees | Engineering — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $104,763/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $103,324/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 19% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 9,514 | 12,428 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,234 | 2,233 |
| Average professor pay | $7,315/mo | $8,889/mo |
| Full-time professors | 80% | 71% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $34,942 | $41,648 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (midsize) |
| Location | Hammond, LA | Lafayette, LA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1925 | 1900 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Men | 39% | 41% |
| Women | 61% | 59% |
| White students | 65% | 57% |
| Black students | 20% | 27% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Two or more races | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Other / not reported | 0.7% | 2.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 40% | 38% |
| Part-time students | 16% | 9.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 7% | 11% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,646/yr | $9,241/yr |
| Endowment | $23.6M | $178.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,648 | 3,678 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,360/yr | $7,418/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,170/yr | $4,570/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division I-FBS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 12 | 12 |
| Student athletes | 389 | 435 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.2M | $8.5M |
| Athletics budget | $19.3M | $43.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $19.3M | $43.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $126,866 | $779,141 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.