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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.
Students attend University Of Louisiana At Monroe in Monroe, Louisiana, a small city. The school is a public institution. University Of Louisiana At Monroe degrees go up to the Doctoral degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Louisiana At Monroe is known for its programs in medical assistant and technician and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 530.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 9,278 students at University Of Louisiana At Monroe (as of 2005).
The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Southland Conference and Sun Belt Conference.
University Of Louisiana At Monroe is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Louisiana At Monroe
700 University Avenue
Monroe, LA 71209
General Phone: (318) 342-1000
Admissions Phone: (318) 342-5252
Financial Aid Phone: (318) 342-5320
http://www.ulm.edu
University Of Louisiana At Monroe awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 246 | business management, MIS, accounting, marketing, finance, insurance, entrepreneurship, managerial economics |
| Liberal Arts | 207 | general studies, history, English, sociology, Spanish language, political science, speech and rhetoric, French language |
| Education And Teaching | 197 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, special ed, educational administration, school counseling, physical education teaching, secondary teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Medical Support And Technology | 140 | clinical lab tech, radiographyer, dental hygienist, audiology and speech pathology |
| Medicine | 98 | pharmacy, pharmaceutics and drug design, gerontology |
| Therapy And Counseling | 83 | psychology, marriage and family therapy, educational psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 77 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 76 | exercise science, occupational therapy, occupational therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 58 | construction engineering tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 46 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and police |
| Science | 43 | biology, atmospheric sciences, chemistry, toxicology, geology |
| Family And Social Work | 33 | social work, family and consumer science, child care management |
| Media | 19 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Transportation | 9 | commercial pilot and flight crew |
| Fine Arts | 9 | fine arts |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 7 | agricultural management |
| Music | 5 | music performance |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Law | 2 | pre-law |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Louisiana At Monroe in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 952 | 58 |
| Master's degree | 259 | 26 |
| First-professional degree | 79 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 50 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 21 | 4 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Louisiana At Monroe had a total enrollment of 9,278 students (8,039 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| First Professional | 4% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Louisiana | 91% |
| Texas | 3% |
| Arkansas | 2% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
University Of Louisiana At Monroe offers campus housing for 1,761 of its 8,039 (full-time) students.
(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 | 2,762 | 2,454 | 89% | 1,571 | 64% |
| Men | 1,099 | 967 | 88% | 597 | 62% |
| Women | 1,663 | 1,487 | 89% | 974 | 66% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 3% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (318) 342-5252
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,288 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,240 |
| Room and board | $ 4,950 |
| Room charge | $ 2,170 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,950 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,481 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Louisiana At Monroe participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 202000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (318) 342-5320
University Of Louisiana At Monroe has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 130 | 67 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 48 | 50 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 29 | 65 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 14 | $84,528 | 3 | $87,848 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 28 | $73,346 | 9 | $65,604 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 15 | $64,740 | 20 | $75,953 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 4 | $53,000 | 3 | $49,000 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 61 | $72,462 | 35 | $72,001 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 43 | $60,819 | 12 | $55,658 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 36 | $50,041 | 32 | $47,522 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 49 | $46,523 | 54 | $43,160 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $29,719 | 49 | $32,033 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 146 | $49,529 | 147 | $41,421 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Sun Belt Conference |
| Basketball | Southland Conference |
| Baseball | Southland Conference |
| Track | Southland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 161 | 106 | 267 |
| Football | 85 | 0 | 85 |
| Track | 16 | 27 | 43 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 13 | 12 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 22 | 67 | 89 |
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
Physics Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science 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 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
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
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
SCIENCE
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, 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 At 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 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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