University of Louisiana at Monroe Acceptance Rate
Monroe, Louisiana · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,878
- Admitted
- 3,637
- Yield
- 28.8%
- Test policy
- Test scores required
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 Monroe's acceptance rate has fallen from 77.2% in 2014–15 to 74.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,863 to 4,878 (+26%) over that period.
Its 74.6% rate makes University of Louisiana at Monroe more selective than about 53% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Louisiana schools, it is more selective than about 43%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.1% for women vs 66.6% for men, a 13.5-point gap). University of Louisiana at Monroe requires SAT/ACT scores for admission. Of admitted students, 28.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,863 | 2,983 | 77.2% | 1,235 |
| 2015–16 | 3,417 | 2,995 | 87.6% | 1,301 |
| 2016–17 | 4,563 | 3,474 | 76.1% | 1,366 |
| 2017–18 | 4,035 | 3,045 | 75.5% | 1,342 |
| 2018–19 | 4,253 | 3,020 | 71% | 1,308 |
| 2019–20 | 3,953 | 3,164 | 80% | 1,112 |
| 2020–21 | 4,837 | 3,772 | 78% | 1,108 |
| 2021–22 | 4,945 | 3,456 | 69.9% | 1,140 |
| 2022–23 | 4,303 | 3,017 | 70.1% | 1,018 |
| 2023–24 | 4,878 | 3,637 | 74.6% | 1,049 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,873 | 2,302 | 80.1% |
| Men | 2,005 | 1,335 | 66.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test scores required.
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 530–730 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 88% |
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Frequently asked
What is University of Louisiana at Monroe's acceptance rate?
University of Louisiana at Monroe's acceptance rate is 74.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,637 admitted of 4,878 applicants).
Is University of Louisiana at Monroe test optional?
University of Louisiana at Monroe requires SAT or ACT scores for admission.
How many people apply to University of Louisiana at Monroe?
University of Louisiana at Monroe received 4,878 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,637.
What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Monroe?
Admitted students at University of Louisiana at Monroe typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–730 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Louisiana at Monroe getting harder to get into?
University of Louisiana at Monroe has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 77.2% in 2014–15 to 74.6% 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.ulm.edu/.