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UL Lafayette consistently ranks among some of the best colleges in the country. In fact, we are regulars in the annual Princeton Review's "best colleges" guide. Students surveyed for the guide cite the University’s programs in education, computer science and engineering as “some of the best in the nation” and note that the student body is friendly, diverse and loves the local community.

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UL Lafayette’s online bachelor’s program earned a numerical ranking of No. 68 in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. It was the highest-ranked program in the state.

We offer three online undergraduate programs in health care and a bachelor’s degree in health services administration.

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Even in the midst of tuition increases state-wide, we're working to ensure our students have the aid they need.

We're committed to providing an affordable and high quality education to all qualified students.

President's Message
December 7th, 2018

Fall 2018 Commencement ceremonies set for Friday, Dec. 14

Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees will be conferred during the University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s Fall... Read More ➝
December 6th, 2018

University alums reunite after decades - thanks to daughters

Lisa Clement and Martha-Carol Stewart chalk it up to fate. After not seeing each other for nearly three decades, the... Read More ➝
December 6th, 2018

Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns announce Key as head soccer coach

Lance Key is the new head coach of Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns soccer. Dr. Bryan Maggard, director of athletics, announced... Read More ➝
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Pet therapy brought some much needed happiness to students on Wednesday “Study Day” at Dupré Library. Thank you to the lovable dogs and their friendly handlers from Pet Partners of Acadiana for spreading calm and joy during an otherwise stressful week for students! 🐶 📸: Klint Landry shooting for the UL Lafayette Social Media Team and L’Acadien. 🐶 🐶 🐶 #Finals #ullafayette #petpartners #pettherapy It doesn’t matter what time of year it is, Judice-Rickels Hall, home to the University’s Honors Program, always has something in bloom! #louisiana #bloomingyearround #ullafayette #mostbeautifulcampus Stop for just 15 seconds to focus on nothing but the beauty of Cypress Lake and your breathing. 🧘🏽‍♀️🧘🏻‍♂️ Remember to take breaks during studying to relax so you can return to your task with more clarity. #finalsweek #breathe It’s always darkest before the dawn, Ragin’ Cajuns. You’ve made it through the first day of finals — only four more days to go! ✌️✌️#yougotthis #louisiana #geauxcajuns 🤟🤟🤟 The Ragin’ Cajuns are fighting for the Sun Belt Conference Football Championship today — let’s geaux, Cajuns! #CajunPride 📸: @ragincajunsfb #cULture #GeauxCajuns Sneaux Day 2018: Current and future students were treated to a snowy night in south Louisiana — complete with hats, mittens, snowball fights, hot cocoa, snowmen, carolers and a visit from Santa Claus! Dead days are here and that means the fall 2018 semester is almost history! Follow Dupré Library (@ulduprelibrary) to keep up with their schedule of stress relief events for finals week— they have something special planned every day from Dec. 3–7. #louisiana #ullafayette #finals #fall 🍂🍁🍂 Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for our Ragin’ Cajun family and everything you bring to the table to make our community special. 🦃 🍁 🦃 🍁 🦃 #louisiana #livelovelaf #ullafayette #ragincajuns #heartandhand #lafayettela