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University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Part of University of Louisiana System

🇺🇸 United States / Louisiana / Lafayette
Public R1 Est. 1898
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About

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public research university in Lafayette, Louisiana, United States. It has the largest enrollment within the nine-campus University of Louisiana System and the second-largest enrollment in Louisiana, behind only Louisiana State University. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

Ranking Overview

Ranking Snapshot

Ranked Top 65535 worldwide in 1 ranking system

US News #=1,706 (2026)

Ranked in 7 subject rankings

QS QS World University Rankings
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THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings
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ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities
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US News U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
# =1,706
63818
28.3
2026

Key Facts

Students
13,371
Staff
2,177

Historical Trend

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Top Subjects

Best-performing areas
151-200
Metallurgical Engineering
Top 200
ARWU 151-200
301-400
Public Health
ARWU 301-400
401-500
Biological Sciences
ARWU 401-500
401-500
Human Biological Sciences
ARWU 401-500
401-500
Clinical Medicine
ARWU 401-500
401-500
Education & Training
ARWU 401-500
=1,110
Engineering
US News =1,110

Subject Rankings

Detailed breakdown

ARWU

6 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Metallurgical Engineering 151-200 - 2017
Public Health 301-400 - 2022
Biological Sciences 401-500 - 2022
Human Biological Sciences 401-500 - 2022
Clinical Medicine 401-500 - 2022
Education & Training 401-500 - 2023

US News

1 subjects
Subject
Rank
Score
Year
Engineering =1,110 28.3 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ranking of University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette's performance in the latest university rankings: US News Rank =1,706.

When was University of Louisiana at Lafayette founded?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette was founded in 1898.

What are the top subjects at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

Top subjects at University of Louisiana at Lafayette include: Metallurgical Engineering, Public Health, Biological Sciences, Human Biological Sciences, Clinical Medicine.

Where is University of Louisiana at Lafayette located?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is located in Lafayette, United States.