University of Louisiana at Lafayette Requirements for Admission

What are University of Louisiana at Lafayette's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

GPA requirements
Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
Application requirements

In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into University of Louisiana at Lafayette and build a strong application.

School location: Lafayette, LA

Admissions Rate: 88.8%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 88.8%. For every 100 applicants, 89 are admitted.

This means the school is lightly selective. The school will have their expected requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores. If you meet their requirements, you're almost certain to get an offer of admission. But if you don't meet University of Louisiana at Lafayette's requirements, you'll be one of the unlucky few people who gets rejected.

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 3.38

The average GPA at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 3.38.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 3.38, University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepts below-average students. It's OK to be a B-average student, with some A's mixed in. It'd be best to avoid C's and D's, since application readers might doubt whether you can handle the stress of college academics.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Only a few schools require the SAT or ACT, but many consider your scores if you choose to submit them.

You must take either the SAT or ACT to submit an application to University of Louisiana at Lafayette. More importantly, you need to do well to have a strong application.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.

Average SAT: 1113

The average SAT score composite at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a 1113 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes University of Louisiana at Lafayette Competitive for SAT test scores.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile SAT score is 990, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1210. In other words, a 990 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1210 will move you up to above average.

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

Section	Average	25th Percentile	75th Percentile
Math	550	480	600
Reading + Writing	560	520	620
Composite	1113	990	1210

SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, University of Louisiana at Lafayette likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 22

The average ACT score at University of Louisiana at Lafayette is 22. This score makes University of Louisiana at Lafayette Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.

The 25th percentile ACT score is 19, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 25.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 19 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

However, from our research, University of Louisiana at Lafayette is understood to superscore the ACT. We couldn't confirm it directly from the school's admissions website, but multiple sources confirm that the school does superscore the ACT. We recommend you call their admissions office directly for more information.

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Superscoring is powerful to your testing strategy, and you need to make sure you plan your testing accordingly. Of all the scores that University of Louisiana at Lafayette receives, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all ACT test dates you submit.

Click below to learn more about how superscoring critically affects your test strategy.

How does superscoring change your test strategy? (Click to Learn)

For example, say you submit the following 4 test scores:

	English	Math	Reading	Science	Composite
Test 1	32	16	16	16	20
Test 2	16	32	16	16	20
Test 3	16	16	32	16	20
Test 4	16	16	16	32	20
Superscore	32	32	32	32	32

Even though the highest ACT composite you scored on any one test date was 20, University of Louisiana at Lafayette will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 20 to 32 in this example.

This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and University of Louisiana at Lafayette forms your Superscore, you can take the ACT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.

Therefore, if your ACT score is currently below a 19, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the ACT and retaking it. You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.

Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the ACT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.

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SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Currently, only the ACT has an optional essay section that all students can take. The SAT used to also have an optional Essay section, but since June 2021, this has been discontinued unless you are taking the test as part of school-day testing in a few states. Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them.

University of Louisiana at Lafayette considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require or recommend it.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is lightly selective, you have a great shot at getting in, as long as you don't fall well below average. Aim for a 990 SAT or a 19 ACT or higher, and you'll almost certainly get an offer of admission. As long as you meet the rest of the application requirements below, you'll be a shoo-in.

But if you score below our recommended target score, you may be one of the very few unlucky people to get rejected.

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Application Requirements

Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of University of Louisiana at Lafayette here.

Application Requirements Overview

Common Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available
Essay or Personal Statement
Letters of Recommendation
Interview Not required
Application Fee $25
Fee Waiver Available? Not available
Other Notes core requirements

Testing Requirements

SAT or ACT Required
Scores Due in Office None

Coursework Requirements

Subject Required Years
English 4
Math 4
Science 3
Foreign Language 2
Social Studies 1
History 2
Electives

Deadlines and Early Admissions

- Offered? Deadline Notification
Regular Admission
- Yes Rolling None
Early Action
- No
Early Decision
- No

Admissions Office Information

Address:
104
Lafayette, LA 70504
Phone: (337) 482-6467
Fax: (337) 482-6195

Other Schools For You

If you're interested in University of Louisiana at Lafayette, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than University of Louisiana at Lafayette. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
University of Alabama	Tuscaloosa, AL	1225	26
Quinnipiac University	Hamden, CT	1210	25
San Jose State University	San Jose, CA	1190	25
Colorado State University	Fort Collins, CO	1178	26
Ohio University	Athens, OH	1174	25
University of Texas at Arlington	Arlington, TX	1160	23
Florida International University	Miami, FL	1159	24

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for University of Louisiana at Lafayette, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Washington State University	Pullman, WA	1130	23
University of Texas at San Antonio	San Antonio, TX	1120	22
East Carolina University	Greenville, NC	1120	22
Florida Gulf Coast University	Fort Myers, FL	1110	23
University of North Texas	Denton, TX	1110	23
Florida Atlantic University	Boca Raton, FL	1110	24
Coastal Carolina University	Conway, SC	1110	23

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for University of Louisiana at Lafayette, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If University of Louisiana at Lafayette is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Montclair State University	Montclair, NJ	1070	21
Georgia State University	Atlanta, GA	1067	22
Georgia Southern University	Statesboro, GA	1067	21
Hampton University	Hampton, VA	1059	22
Kean University	Union, NJ	1030	18
California State University Northridge	Northridge, CA	1020	19
California State University Fullerton	Fullerton, CA	990	22

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