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Get a more personal, deeper educational experience here.

We're among the top universities in the country — and the world — recognized for our impressive academic programs, research projects that make an impact, sustainability initiatives, and initiatives fostering a welcoming environment.

At a Glance

Big Opportunities

We're the second-largest university in the state and growing!

Close Community

We offer all of the opportunities of a large university with the comforts of a small, private institution.

Gift for Bringing People Together

Our unique culture creates a close community of scholars and friends.

Academic Overview

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Academic Excellence__

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ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette is known for exceptional programs. Some of our most notable and recognized programs include nursing, the sciences, engineering, the humanities, and architecture.__

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Campus by the Number

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16,100
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_ students enrolled Fall 2025_

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2,272
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_ graduate students enrolled Fall 2025_

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450+
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_ international students_

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Our students come from 82 different countries and to all of them we say: You are welcome here.

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Research for a Reason

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Among the Top 10 in the U.S.

The National Science Foundation ranks us among the best universities for our percentage of research and development expenditures funded by business.

One of 250 Universities worldwide in the National Academy of Inventors

This organization encourages and supports inventors working in academic settings.

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Geaux Cajuns

We're the only University in the world with the unforgettable athletics nickname of the Ragin’ Cajuns.

Highest level of the collegiate sports

Our student-athletes compete in the NCAA’s Division 1.

Highly ranked

In 2020, Louisiana Football was voted No. 19 in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll and No. 21 in the USA Today Amway Coaches Poll.

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Heart & Hand__

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Nearly 130,000 people have earned degrees from ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ Lafayette since its founding, although their diplomas may bear different school names. SLII became Southwestern Louisiana Institute in 1921. SLI was renamed the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1960. In 1999, USL became the ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½.__

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Contact Us

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