Campus & Student Life at University of Louisiana at Monroe

Home to about 6,929 undergraduates in 2020, ULM is a public university located in Monroe, Louisiana. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, ULM offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by ULM can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our ULM Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

ULM Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit ULM Disability Services.

ULM for the Military

While not a "service academy", ULM does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit ULM Veteran Services . For more information, check out our ULM for Veterans Guide.

ULM offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, ULM does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Louisiana at Monroe

ULM offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Louisiana at Monroe

There were 6,929 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 4,568 (65.9%). Part-time attendance was 2,361 (34.1%).

University of Louisiana at Monroe is Ranked #2,067 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, ULM is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank ULM #2067 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at ULM by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the ULM Diversity Guide.

University of Louisiana at Monroe Competes in the NCAA

ULM has a total of 315 student athletes, 193 men and 122 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Louisiana at Monroe Athletics