University of Louisiana at Lafayette
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public university and part of the University of Louisiana System, along with nine other campuses throughout the state. It has the largest enrollment compared to the other campuses and the second largest student body in the state. The university was originally founded as an industrial school in 1898. The current name was adopted in 1999 after the school became a four-year university. It is now a national research university and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The university offers more than 80 undergrad programs and 27 master’s degree programs, including two nursing programs.
There are only two nursing programs available at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Department of Nursing. Students may choose between the BSN and accelerated BSN program, which is accredited by the CCNE. The latest edition of the US News & World Report ranking of Best Colleges ranked the nursing department as one of the best in the country. Students must complete prerequisite courses, which are typically completed during the freshman year. While the university does not directly offer MSN or DNP programs, they do offer courses in these areas through an affiliation with the Intercollegiate Consortium for a Master of Science in Nursing (ICMSN).
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students17,297 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio24:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate75% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 67 | 530 |
| Master's degree | 7 | 53 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 126 miles radius of University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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Southern University and A & M College
54 miles away |
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria
71 miles away |
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McNeese State University
71 miles away |
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Nicholls State University
78 miles away |
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Southeastern Louisiana University
95 miles away |
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Natchez Campus
97 miles away |
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Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans
117 miles away |
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Lamar University
123 miles away |
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
124 miles away |
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Alcorn State University
126 miles away |
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offers 8 nursing programs |
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offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of Southern Mississippi
offers 7 nursing programs |
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offers 9 nursing programs |
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The University of Montana
offers 2 nursing programs |
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University of Nevada-Reno
offers 5 nursing programs |
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University of Toledo
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Wright State University-Main Campus
offers 6 nursing programs |
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The University of Texas at Arlington
offers 8 nursing programs |
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The University of Texas at El Paso
offers 8 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1925 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/1996 - 12/31/2008 |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1982 - 12/31/2008 |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 04/22/2014 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/27/2008 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/27/2008 - Current |
Admission
51%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 820 to 1180 |
| ACT | 21 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $412/credit | |
| In State Students | $412/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $984/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $543/credit | |
| In State Students | $543/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,306/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $18,540 | $18,540 | $44,280 |
| ADN | 70 | $28,840 | $28,840 | $68,880 |
| BSN | 125 | $51,500 | $51,500 | $123,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $27,150 | $27,150 | $65,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of University of Louisiana at Lafayette's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 38% | $4,545 |
| Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,491 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 83% | $3,724 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 57% | $4,165 |
| Federal Student Loans | 54% | $5,626 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$12,502
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,569 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$11,381 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,193 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$15,650 |
| Over $110,000$15,908 |
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Student Population
15,666
Undergrads
1,631
Graduates
9,896
Women
7,401
Men
79%
Full-time
21%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
65% |
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Black/African American |
19% |
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Hispanic |
5% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Two or more races |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
