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University of Louisiana at Monroe SAT & ACT scores

Enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% of about 1160-1360. Their ACT composite middle 50% was 18-24. University of Louisiana at Monroe admitted 85% of applicants and considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional).

SAT middle 50%
1160-1360
ACT middle 50%
18-24
Acceptance rate
85%
Test policy, fall 2024
Test-optional
Undergraduates
5,022

Quick answer

What SAT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Monroe?

There is no published minimum. Aim for 1360 or higher to sit in the top quarter of University of Louisiana at Monroe's SAT submitters; 1160 marks the bottom quarter. Its SAT midpoint is higher than at 75% of the 902 colleges in this directory that report SAT scores.

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Where does your score land at University of Louisiana at Monroe?

The middle 50% describes enrolled students who chose to submit scores, so test-optional colleges can show higher ranges than their full class. Scores are one part of an application.

Fall 2024 entering class

University of Louisiana at Monroe SAT and ACT score ranges

Score percentiles of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores
Measure25th percentile50th percentile75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing540600630
SAT Math620680730
SAT total (estimated)116012801360
ACT composite182124

Math runs higher than Reading and Writing here: the top quarter of submitters starts at 730 in Math but 630 in Reading and Writing.

College Scorecard's SAT-equivalent average for admitted students is 1116.

Testing policy

Does University of Louisiana at Monroe require the SAT or ACT?

Reported for fall 2024: Test-optional

University of Louisiana at Monroe told the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional) for students entering in fall 2024.

Check the current cycle

Many colleges have changed testing rules since 2024, and several now require scores again. Confirm the policy for your application year on University of Louisiana at Monroe's website before deciding whether to submit.

Beyond scores

Cost and outcomes at University of Louisiana at Monroe

In-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$9,190
Out-of-state tuition and fees (2024-25)
$21,290
Average net price after aid (2023-24)
$13,466
First-year retention rate
73%
Graduation rate within 6 years
54%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$46,769

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Southeastern Louisiana UniversityACT 18-24Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeSAT 1180-1340Louisiana Tech UniversitySAT 1100-1310University of Louisiana at LafayetteSAT 1120-1240Centenary College of LouisianaSAT 1060-1210Tulane University of LouisianaSAT 1400-1520

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FAQ

University of Louisiana at Monroe admissions questions

What SAT score do you need to get into University of Louisiana at Monroe?

University of Louisiana at Monroe does not publish a minimum SAT score. Among enrolled first-year students who submitted SAT scores for fall 2024, the middle 50% scored between 1160 and 1360 (estimated from section scores). A score of 1360 or higher would place you in the top quarter of that group; 1160 marks the bottom quarter.

What ACT score do you need for University of Louisiana at Monroe?

Enrolled first-year students who submitted ACT scores for fall 2024 had a middle 50% composite of 18 to 24, with a median of 21. Scoring 24 or above puts you in the top quarter of submitters.

Does University of Louisiana at Monroe require the SAT or ACT?

For fall 2024 entry, University of Louisiana at Monroe reported to the U.S. Department of Education that it considered SAT or ACT scores when submitted, but did not require them (test-optional). Testing policies have changed at many colleges since then, so confirm the current policy on University of Louisiana at Monroe's admissions website before you apply.

What is University of Louisiana at Monroe's acceptance rate?

University of Louisiana at Monroe admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024, according to data it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Sources and method

Where these numbers come from

Test scores: 25th, 50th and 75th percentile SAT section scores and ACT composites of first-time students who enrolled in fall 2024 and submitted scores, as each college reported to IPEDS. Composite SAT ranges add the two section percentiles, so they are an estimate of the true composite range.

Admissions and test policy: Fall 2024 entering class, reported to IPEDS in 2024-25. Policies change; check each college's admissions site before applying.

Cost and outcomes: tuition for academic year 2024-25; average net price for academic year 2023-24; graduation rate for first-time, full-time students who started in 2018-19, graduating within 150% of normal time (6 years for a bachelor's degree); median earnings 10 years after entry, measured in 2020 and 2021, in 2022 dollars.

Coverage: colleges currently operating that reported SAT or ACT ranges and enrolled at least 500 undergraduates. Data released 2026-06-10, retrieved 2026-10-05. Spot an error? Email [email protected].