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The University of Louisiana at Monroe, also referred to as ULM, is a coeducational public university located in Monroe, Louisiana. The university was established in 1931 and currently grants admission to over 8,000 students every year. Apart from degrees in arts and sciences, the institution offers undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in pharmacy and business and postgraduate and doctoral programs in marriage and family therapy.
University of Louisiana at Monroe’s sports teams are called the Warhawks. The official mascot is “Ace the Warhawk”. Various sports programs are offered to students in football, swimming and diving, water skiing, cheerleading, and baseball. The water-skiing team is the most successful team of the university having posted more than 20 NCWSA national championship victories since its inception in 1979.
University Of Louisiana Monroe is in Monroe, LA. Monroe is a small city. The school is a public institution. University Of Louisiana Monroe issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Doctoral degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include medicine and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to University Of Louisiana Monroe are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 533 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 410 to 500 in 2007-2008.
The most successful professors at University Of Louisiana Monroe are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 8,541 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Students participate in Sun Belt Conference athletics.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Louisiana Monroe
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209-0000
General Phone: (318) 342-1000
http://www.ulm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 236 | general studies, history, sociology, English, speech and rhetoric, French language, Spanish language, political science |
| Business and Management | 201 | business management, marketing, accounting, MIS, finance, entrepreneurship, insurance, managerial economics |
| Education and Teaching | 181 | elementary school teaching, educational administration, special ed, secondary teaching, school counseling, English teaching, curriculum and instruction, early childhood education, ... |
| Medicine | 123 | pharmacy, pharmaceutics and drug design, gerontology, health professions |
| Medical Support and Technology | 121 | audiology and speech pathology, radiographer, dental hygienist, clinical lab tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 74 | exercise science, occupational therapist assistant |
| Therapy and Counseling | 72 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, educational psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 72 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Science | 52 | biology, toxicology, atmospheric sciences, chemistry |
| Engineering Technician | 46 | construction engineering tech |
| Family and Social Work | 36 | social work, family and consumer science, child care management, child care provider |
| Media | 19 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Transportation | 13 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Fine Arts | 12 | fine arts |
| Music | 10 | music performance |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 8 | agricultural management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Louisiana Monroe in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 931 | 55 |
| Master's degree | 234 | 23 |
| First-professional degree | 107 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 50 | 5 |
| Doctor's degree | 15 | 4 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Louisiana Monroe had a total enrollment of 8,541 students (7,609 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 37% |
| Women | 63% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 26% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 90% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 32 % |
University Of Louisiana Monroe offers campus housing for 1,853 of its 7,609 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Monroe, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,529 | 1,931 | 76% | 1,187 | 61% |
| Men | 961 | 735 | 76% | 444 | 60% |
| Women | 1,568 | 1,196 | 76% | 743 | 62% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 533 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,790 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,742 |
| Room and board | $ 5,546 |
| Room charge | $ 3,370 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,150 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,720 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Louisiana Monroe participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 202000)
University Of Louisiana Monroe has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 92 | 59 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 61 | 59 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 67 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 10 | $99,314 | 3 | $100,483 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $90,293 | 23 | $91,085 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $68,651 | 3 | $50,133 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 31 | $91,944 | 30 | $89,365 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 35 | $72,373 | 14 | $72,428 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $64,957 | 28 | $60,891 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 56 | $51,460 | 65 | $51,637 |
| Instructor | academic year | 26 | $39,646 | 46 | $39,571 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 156 | $57,557 | 153 | $51,605 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Sun Belt Conference |
| Track | Sun Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 163 | 113 | 276 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Track | 21 | 28 | 49 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 70 | 79 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Insurance
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Child Care and Support Services Management
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
MEDICINE
Gerontology
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Pharmaceutics and Drug Design (MS, PhD)
Pharmacy (PharmD [USA], PharmD or BS/BPharm [Canada])
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapist Assistant
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Toxicology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Educational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
TRANSPORTATION
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Louisiana Monroe Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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