The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is the second-largest university in the state and is the largest of the nine institutions that comprise the University of Louisiana System. UL Lafayette has been designated an R1 university, indicating "very high research activity," by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing it among the nation’s top tier of public and priva
te research institutions. Department of Education rated UL Lafayette as the most affordable in the state. The institution awards bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees. Curricula are diverse with offerings from the humanities to scientific research. It’s a national leader in areas like computer science, biology and nursing. UL Lafayette has a mission to educate undergraduate and graduate students in a variety of arts, sciences and professional programs and to conduct research in these fields. Admission to the University is selective, based on courses completed and academic performance. Its student-athletes, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns®, compete in NCAA Division I, the highest level of collegiate competition. The campus is located in the heart of Acadiana – a rich Cajun and Creole cultural area known for its extraordinary food, music, festivals and quality of life.
