University of Louisiana at Lafayette
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As a prestigious Carnegie R1 research institution, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette is best known for combining top-tier academic innovation with a deeply rooted celebration of Cajun and Creole heritage. Prospective students will find exceptional strength in the Ray P. Authement College of Sciences—which pioneered the state’s first computer science program—alongside highly respected colleges of nursing, engineering, and business. The vibrant campus culture is defined by enthusiastic "Ragin' Cajuns" school spirit, a welcoming "joie de vivre" atmosphere, and unique annual traditions like Lagniappe Week. Setting the university truly apart is Cypress Lake, a stunning, federally protected wetland ecosystem located right in the center of campus where students can study alongside native alligators and cypress trees.
Wikipedia: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".
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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