University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Lafayette, Louisiana

Located in Lafayette, Louisiana, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.louisiana.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Online degrees:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:No
Credit for life experiences:No
On-Campus day care:Yes

Demographics

Part-time students

1,295 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:10,974
Undergrad students over 25 years old:1,388
Pell Grant students:5,021
Online and distance education undergrad students:1,042

Part-time students

11%
Students over 25 years old

11%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$434

Average net price for students awarded grant/aid

$13,443

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Online & Distance Programs

Bachelor's degrees offered

Education(1)
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(1)
Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
Health Professions and Related Programs(1)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:28%
Graduation rate for part-time students:40%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

191 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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