University of Louisiana at Lafayette Acceptance Rate
Lafayette, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 10,679
- Admitted
- 9,486
- Yield
- 32.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Louisiana at Lafayette's acceptance rate has risen from 55.8% in 2014–15 to 88.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 9,386 to 10,679 (+14%) over that period.
Its 88.8% rate makes University of Louisiana at Lafayette more selective than about 24% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 24%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (90.3% for women vs 86.4% for men, a 3.9-point gap). University of Louisiana at Lafayette has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 32.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 9,386 | 5,237 | 55.8% | 2,922 |
| 2015–16 | 10,897 | 6,023 | 55.3% | 3,179 |
| 2016–17 | 11,633 | 5,945 | 51.1% | 3,024 |
| 2017–18 | 10,436 | 5,309 | 50.9% | 2,982 |
| 2018–19 | 9,468 | 5,301 | 56% | 2,733 |
| 2019–20 | 9,138 | 6,206 | 67.9% | 2,536 |
| 2020–21 | 9,870 | 6,641 | 67.3% | 2,338 |
| 2021–22 | 10,409 | 8,155 | 78.3% | 2,693 |
| 2022–23 | 11,752 | 8,762 | 74.6% | 2,885 |
| 2023–24 | 10,679 | 9,486 | 88.8% | 3,064 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 6,727 | 6,072 | 90.3% |
| Men | 3,952 | 3,414 | 86.4% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–645 | 1% |
| SAT Math | 560–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–27 | 46% |
How University of Louisiana compares
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Frequently asked
What is University of Louisiana at Lafayette's acceptance rate?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette's acceptance rate is 88.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (9,486 admitted of 10,679 applicants).
Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette test optional?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette received 10,679 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 9,486.
What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
Admitted students at University of Louisiana at Lafayette typically scored 560–645 on SAT Reading/Writing and 560–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Louisiana at Lafayette getting harder to get into?
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.8% in 2014–15 to 88.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.louisiana.edu/.