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UL’s Bold Enrollment Push Faces Tough Odds | Lafayette Louisiana News
UL Lafayette is on a bold mission to grow from 16,000 to 27,500 students by 2035 — a target that’s nearly impossible given national enrollment declines, shrinking birth rates, and internal challenges like underpaid faculty, frozen budgets, and high fees. To hit this goal, they’d need 5.5% annual growth for a decade — a steep climb when their own numbers have dipped recently. With athletic spending rising and job markets shifting due to AI, the university may need a complete reinvention to succeed — or risk falling further behind. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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