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Louisiana State University Cost of Attendance: Tuition, Fees & Net Price

  • Official data · College Scorecard, checked Oct 13, 2026
Updated  1 source

Total cost of attendance per year

$34,705

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College cost breakdown

Item Per year
Tuition and fees (in-state) $11,954
Tuition and fees (out-of-state) $28,631
Housing and food (on campus) $15,142
Books and supplies $1,084
Other expenses (on campus) $7,884
Total cost of attendance $34,705

The total uses in-state tuition. Housing and food off campus: $16,802 a year. Figures are the school’s published budget for one academic year, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

In-state vs. out-of-state tuition

As a public school, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College charges Louisiana residents $11,954 a year in tuition and fees. Students from other states pay $28,631, which is $16,677 more each year.

What students actually pay

Few students pay the full sticker price. At Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, the average net price of $19,151 is $15,554 less than the listed cost of attendance. The amount depends heavily on family income: about $13,056 a year for families earning under $30,000, and $26,489 for families earning more than $110,000.

Net price is what remains after grants and scholarships, before loans. Use the school’s net price calculator for an estimate based on your own finances.

Net price by family income

Family income Average net price
$0–$30,000 $13,056
$30,001–$48,000 $15,696
$48,001–$75,000 $20,223
$75,001–$110,000 $23,878
$110,001 and up $26,489

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal financial aid. In-state students only. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Debt, earnings and admissions

Measure Value
Median federal debt at graduation $20,500
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling $61,251
Graduation rate 70%
Admission rate 73%

Debt covers federal loans of students who completed. Earnings are for former students who received federal aid. The graduation rate counts first-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time. Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

How much is tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

Tuition and fees are $11,954 a year for in-state students and $28,631 for out-of-state students.

How much does Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College cost for four years?

At the current cost of attendance of $34,705 a year, four years would come to about $138,820 before financial aid. Actual totals are usually higher because schools raise prices most years.

What is the average net price at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

Students who receive federal aid pay an average of $19,151 a year after grants and scholarships.