Higher Education · Lafayette
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (UL Lafayette) is a public research university located in Lafayette, Louisiana. Founded in 1898 as the Southwestern Louisiana Industrial Institute, it is a Carnegie R1 institution recognized for very high research activity. UL Lafayette offers over 240 majors, minors, and concentrations, including Louisiana's only Ph.D. in francophone studies, master's of informatics, and industrial design degree. The university serves over 19,000 students and is known for its rich culture, real-world research, and NCAA Division I athletics as the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns.
