1898
Lafayette, LA

School Details

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette’s thousands of students attend a world-renowned research institution, which was founded in 1898 as Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute. The first brick was laid in 1900, and then classes began in September 1901. Degree programs included agriculture, stenography and mechanics. Today, Dr. Joseph Savoie, the University’s sixth president, oversees the state’s second-largest public institution, an international leader in computer science, engineering and nursing.

The university offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees from various schools and colleges. They also offer assessments and career planning for students who are unsure of what to major in.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is committed to providing rigorous online degree and certificate programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Online programs are taught by faculty members who are dedicated, experienced, and certified. The university offers an affordable flat-rate tuition for all online students.

Accreditation & Licensing

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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