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🏆 #179 National Ranking
Western Louisiana
Private Liberal Arts College
40%
Acceptance
60%
Graduation
17:1
Student:Faculty
15,298
Students
$47,494
Tuition
#179
Ranking
About Western Louisiana
Western Louisiana is a private liberal arts college located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded in 1938, it offers undergraduate and graduate programs across various fields of study.
Special Programs
Study AbroadInternshipsResearch OpportunitiesHonors Program
Quick Facts
TypePrivate
CategoryLiberal Arts College
Established1938
SettingRural
Campus Size2537 acres
AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
Academics
122
Undergraduate Programs
158
Graduate Programs
35
Doctoral Programs
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Acceptance Rate40%
Graduation Rate60%
Class SizeSmall (less than 20 students): 70% of classes
Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
In-State Tuition$47,494
Out-of-State Tuition$47,494
Room & Board$7,292
Books & Supplies$3,304
Total Cost$61,742
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid55%
Average Aid Package$18,978
Scholarships✅ Available
Work-Study✅ Available
Admissions
40%
Acceptance Rate
907
Average SAT
22
Average ACT
$76
Application Fee
Application DeadlineFebruary 1
Test Optional❌ No
Average GPAAverage 3.5
Campus Life
Campus Details
Campus Size2537 acres
SettingRural
HousingLimited housing available
Sports DivisionNAIA
MascotRaiders
Student Body
15,298
Total
9,178
Undergrad
6,120
Graduate
Facilities
LibrariesLaboratoriesSports FacilitiesArts CentersMedical Center
Contact Information
Address
5397 Campus Dr, Lafayette, LA 58901
Phone
Email
Website