{"id":4803,"date":"2025-07-26T06:00:35","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T06:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/?p=4803"},"modified":"2025-07-26T06:00:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-26T06:00:35","slug":"university-of-louisiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.buhave.com\/guide\/universities\/university-of-louisiana\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Louisiana"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Overview<\/h2>\n<p>The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, established in 1898, is a leading public research university located in the heart of Lafayette, Louisiana. As the largest institution in the University of Louisiana System, it plays a significant role in higher education across the state and beyond. With an enrollment of over 19,000 students as of Fall 2023, UL Lafayette is classified as an R1 doctoral research university, signifying the highest level of research activity. The university has gained national and international attention for its academic strength in fields such as computer science, engineering, architecture, and Francophone studies. It is home to Louisiana\u2019s first Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in informatics and the state&#8217;s first Ph.D. program in Francophone studies, highlighting its commitment to innovation and academic leadership. UL Lafayette fosters a supportive and inclusive campus environment, emphasizing experiential learning, cultural diversity, and community involvement. Its strong connections with industry.<\/p>\n<h2>2. General Information<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>University Name<\/td>\n<td>University of Louisiana at Lafayette<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Location<\/td>\n<td>Lafayette, Louisiana, USA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Founded<\/td>\n<td>1898<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Type<\/td>\n<td>Public Research University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Students<\/td>\n<td>\u2248 19,000 (fall 2023)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Website<\/td>\n<td>https:\/\/louisiana.edu<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>In\u2011State Tuition &amp; Fees<\/td>\n<td>Approx. $11,000\u2011$13,000\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Out\u2011of\u2011State Tuition &amp; Fees<\/td>\n<td>Approx. $25,000\u2011$30,000\/year<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total Cost of Attendance<\/td>\n<td>Varies by program<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2>4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Computer Science &amp; Informatics<\/li>\n<li>Engineering<\/li>\n<li>Architecture<\/li>\n<li>Business Administration<\/li>\n<li>Arts &amp; Francophone Studies<\/li>\n<li>Education &amp; Social Sciences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>5. Facilities<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Research Institutes and Labs<\/li>\n<li>Francophone and Cultural Centers<\/li>\n<li>Libraries and Performance Venues<\/li>\n<li>Athletic and Recreation Facilities<\/li>\n<li>Innovation and Industry Collaboration Hubs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>6. Accommodation<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>On-campus residence halls<\/li>\n<li>Apartment-style living<\/li>\n<li>Dining services and meal plans<\/li>\n<li>Support lounges and internet access<\/li>\n<li>Graduate and family housing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>7. 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