University of Louisiana at Lafayette

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public four-year institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana, in a midsize city setting. The university enrolls 16,788 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 51.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 52% (IPEDS 2023), and the retention rate is 76% (IPEDS 2023).

UL Lafayette offers a wide range of applied and professional programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both the associate and bachelor's levels, Health/Health Care Administration/Management and Health Information/Medical Records Administration at the associate level, Industrial Technology/Technician and Engineering/Industrial Management at the associate level, Energy Systems Technology/Technician and Athletic Training/Trainer at the bachelor's level.

Located in Lafayette, a regional hub in south-central Louisiana, UL Lafayette serves one of the largest student populations in the state. The university's diverse program mix reflects the region's workforce needs in healthcare, energy, and industrial sectors.