University of Louisiana at Monroe

Non-profit

Public

Regional

The University of Louisiana at Monroe first opened its doors in 1931 as a junior college. Today, the institution offers comprehensive academic programs that include remote options delivered by Moodle. Undergraduate students can pursue bachelor's degrees in areas such as marketing, psychology, and modern languages (with a French concentration). Distance learners can also enroll in an elementary education program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education; this degree provides candidates the theoretical foundations and hands-on training needed to secure initial certification. Prospective teachers can also earn online master's degrees leading to alternative certification. For experienced educators, ULM provides specialized programs in educational leadership and instructional technology. Additional graduate credentials cover fields like gerontology, occupational therapy, and public administration. The university also delivers a remote Ph.D. in marriage and family therapy. To enroll in a technical bachelor's program, candidates need to possess active state/professional certification. Graduate applicants need a minimum 2.5-3.0 GPA, depending on their program. Online students pay per-credit tuition prices based on degree level, not residency status.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

64% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

61% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Not required or recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

11k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

62%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

23:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Programs

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Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Architecture And Related Services

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

Health Professions And Related Programs

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Social Sciences

Transportation And Materials Moving

Visual And Performing Arts