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$9,190
per year
In-State Tuition
70%
Acceptance Rate
54%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
University of Louisiana Monroe is an educational institution in Monroe, LA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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34 of 37 CLEP exams accepted
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Business & Finance
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Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Digital Media & Content
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
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Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
ULM awards freshmen $1,000 to $6,000 a year by GPA and ACT/SAT, and a $12,100 a year out-of-state waiver from a 2.5 GPA and 21 ACT.
For students entering 2026-2027
President's Distinguished Scholarship
Automatic$5,000–$6,000 per year · ULM academic scholarship only; TOPS is separate.
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of Spring, 24 credit hours per academic year, continuous full-time enrollment; up to eight semesters.
Automatic with admission; 6th semester GPA used. 2026-2027 priority admission deadline was May 1, 2026; official scores by May 31, 2026.
GPA 3.5-4.0: ACT 33-36 $6,000, ACT 30-32 $5,000, plus housing award of the same amount if living on campus. GPA 3.0-3.49: ACT 30-36 $5,000, plus $3,000 housing award. Only one Freshman Academic Scholarship; online-program freshmen are not eligible.
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Automatic$3,000–$3,250 per year · ULM academic scholarship only; TOPS is separate.
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of Spring, 24 credit hours per academic year, continuous full-time enrollment; up to eight semesters.
Automatic with admission; 6th semester GPA used. 2026-2027 priority admission deadline was May 1, 2026; official scores by May 31, 2026.
ACT 27-29 or SAT 1260-1350. GPA 3.5-4.0: $3,250, plus $3,250 housing award if living on campus. GPA 3.0-3.49: $3,000, plus $2,500 housing award. Only one Freshman Academic Scholarship; online-program freshmen are not eligible.
Academic Merit Scholarship
Automatic$2,000 per year · ULM academic scholarship only; TOPS is separate.
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of Spring, 24 credit hours per academic year, continuous full-time enrollment; up to eight semesters.
Automatic with admission; 6th semester GPA used. 2026-2027 priority admission deadline was May 1, 2026; official scores by May 31, 2026.
ACT 23-26 or SAT 1130-1250. $2,000, plus housing award if living on campus: $2,000 with GPA 3.5-4.0, $1,500 with GPA 3.0-3.49. Only one Freshman Academic Scholarship; online-program freshmen are not eligible.
Ace's Award
Automatic$1,000 per year · ULM academic scholarship only; TOPS is separate.
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of Spring, 24 credit hours per academic year, continuous full-time enrollment; up to eight semesters.
Automatic with admission; 6th semester GPA used. 2026-2027 priority admission deadline was May 1, 2026; official scores by May 31, 2026.
ACT 20-22 or SAT 1030-1120. No housing award. Only one Freshman Academic Scholarship; online-program freshmen are not eligible.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,490
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$46,769
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | — | — | Not Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Monroe, Louisiana
Ouachita Parish
Control
Public
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