University of Louisiana at Lafayette

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #966 United States of America #239

Campus of University of Louisiana at Lafayette

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Institution Info

Founded: 1900
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 17,075 students
Faculty: 2 177
Endowment: $201.5M
Website: https://louisiana.edu/

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University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1900. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 17K students, an endowment of $201.5M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #966 · Ranked	77,13

Research Output via OpenAlex

217

h-index

446,729

Citations

14,610

Publications

8,911

i10-index

2,12

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is University of Louisiana at Lafayette's global ranking?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette is ranked #966 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #239 position.

When was University of Louisiana at Lafayette founded?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette was founded in 1900, making it 126 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend University of Louisiana at Lafayette?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has a student body of approximately 17,075 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 7:1.

What is University of Louisiana at Lafayette's research output?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has produced 14,610 research publications with 446,729 total citations and an h-index of 217, according to OpenAlex data.

What is University of Louisiana at Lafayette's endowment?

University of Louisiana at Lafayette has an endowment of approximately $201.5M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.