10-yr median earnings
$46,769
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Monroe, Louisiana
University of Louisiana at Monroe
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public institution in Monroe, Louisiana. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $13,466
- Avg net price / yr
- $46,769
- 10-yr median earnings
- 52.4%
- 150%-time completion
- 84.8%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
University of Louisiana at Monroe pairs above-median former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 35%
- former-student earnings, US
- 84.8%
- acceptance rate
- 52.4%
- 150%-time completion
- +16%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Small
Carnegie: Doctoral/Prof
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this University of Louisiana at Monroe profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Doctoral/Professional Universities"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C-
College Value Score
53/100
University of Louisiana at Monroe
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings C+
$46,769
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price C+
$13,466
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate D
52.4%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$21,500
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment B+
74.3%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention D
72.8%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$13,466
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
52.4%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 52.4%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - University of Louisiana at Monroe vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How University of Louisiana at Monroe ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
University of Louisiana at Monroe: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$46,769 Top 35% higher than 65% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | University of Louisiana at Monroe | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $46,769 | #1779 of 5103 | 65th |
| Average net price | $13,466 | #1796 of 5020 | 64th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 52.4% | #2794 of 4858 | 42nd |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,022 | #747 of 5462 | 86th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
5,022
Undergraduate enrollment
84.8%
Acceptance rate
1,116
SAT average
52.4%
150%-time completion
$46,769
10-yr median earnings
72.8%
First-year retention
How University of Louisiana at Monroe ranks in Louisiana
State rank among 94 reporting Louisiana colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | University of Louisiana at Monroe | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $46,769 | #20 of 94 | 79th |
| Average net price | $13,466 | #40 of 97 | 59th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 52.4% | #51 of 93 | 45th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 5,022 | #12 of 104 | 88th |
Highest former-student earnings in Louisiana
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chamberlain University-Louisiana | $92,405 | $30,791 |
| 2 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $78,495 | - |
| 3 | Baton Rouge General Medical Center School of Nursing & School of Radiologic Technology | $75,071 | - |
| 4 | Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | $74,671 | - |
| 5 | ITI Technical College | $68,342 | $20,850 |
| 6 | Tulane University of Louisiana | $63,268 | $39,949 |
| 7 | Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $61,251 | $19,151 |
| 8 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | $59,419 | $18,552 |
| 9 | The Chicago School at Xavier University of Louisiana | $56,899 | - |
| 10 | Loyola University New Orleans | $52,927 | $23,696 |
| 11 | Louisiana Tech University | $52,279 | $11,864 |
| 12 | Xavier University of Louisiana | $52,184 | $17,127 |
| 20 | University of Louisiana at MonroeThis school | $46,769 | $13,466 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 84.8% |
| SAT Average | 1,116 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 620 – 730 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 540 – 630 |
| ACT Average | 22 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 18 – 24 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at University of Louisiana at Monroe
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$11,490 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$11,553 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$12,647 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$18,642 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at University of Louisiana at Monroe - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $9,190 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $21,290 |
| Average Net Price | $13,466 |
34.8%
Pell Grant Rate
34.7%
Federal Loan Rate
$21,500
Median Debt
$228/mo
Monthly Payment
What students pay at University of Louisiana at Monroe rose +53.7% since 2013
Average net price for the reported Title IV-recipient cohort went from $7,568 in 2013 to $11,633 in 2023, a rise of $4,065 in nominal dollars. Across the 4,315 colleges measured over the same 2013–2023 span, the median change was +14.6%.
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $7,5682023 · $11,633
Over the same years, enrollment went -16.6% (5,863 → 4,891 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
69.8%
Female
38.0%
First Generation
Outcomes
72.8%
Retention Rate
$40,430
Median Earnings (6yr)
61.1%
Earning Over $25K
74.3%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 52.4% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 72.8% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $40,430 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $46,769 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 61.1% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 74.3% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $21,500 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $228/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 28 | 1,061 | $58,631 | $134,329 | $20,622 |
| Master's | 12 | 420 | $61,873 | $80,675 | $33,686 |
| Associate's | 2 | 55 | $40,475 | $41,878 | $14,943 |
| First Professional | 1 | 79 | $134,144 | $134,144 | - |
| Doctoral | 1 | 13 | - | - | - |
Top programs at University of Louisiana at Monroe by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical S…
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
$134,329 median earnings
- Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical S…
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration
$134,144 median earnings
- Construction Management
Construction Management
$98,336 median earnings
- Registered Nursing, Nursin…
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$83,058 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$80,675 median earnings
- Rehabilitation and Therape…
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
$80,139 median earnings
- Accounting and Related Ser…
Accounting and Related Services
$69,533 median earnings
- Insurance
Insurance
$67,704 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
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Similar Enrollment and Sector
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Similar Reported Net Price
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$13,470 net price · $4 apart
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$13,460 net price · $6 apart
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$13,481 net price · $15 apart
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$13,490 net price · $24 apart
Similar 2013–2023 Net-Price Trend
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe? ▼
University of Louisiana at Monroe is a public institution in Monroe, Louisiana. The acceptance rate is 84.8%. The average SAT score is 1,116. Undergraduate enrollment is 5,022 students.
How much do University of Louisiana at Monroe former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at University of Louisiana at Monroe who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $46,769 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $40,430.
How much does University of Louisiana at Monroe cost? ▼
The average net price at University of Louisiana at Monroe is $13,466. In-state tuition is $9,190 and out-of-state tuition is $21,290. Median student debt at graduation is $21,500.
What is the graduation rate at University of Louisiana at Monroe? ▼
University of Louisiana at Monroe has a 52.4% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 72.8%.
Is University of Louisiana at Monroe worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at University of Louisiana at Monroe is $21,500, while former students earn a median of $46,769 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 46% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 74.3% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $228.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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