Louisiana State University - Net Price, Tuition, Cost to Attend, Financial Aid and Student Loans

How much does it cost to attend?

In State Louisiana Resident Sticker Price

$33,836

In State Costs for Louisiana State University
Fee	Cost
Tuition	$8,038
Books and Supplies	$1,038
Other Fees	$3,920
Room and Board	$13,154
Other Expenses Budget	$7,686

Out of State Resident Sticker Price

$33,836

Out of State Costs for Louisiana State University
Fee	Cost
Tuition	$8,038
Books and Supplies	$1,038
Other Fees	$3,920
Room and Board	$13,154
Other Expenses Budget	$7,686

In-State Tuition

In-state tuition at Louisiana State University for undergraduate students residing in Louisiana is $8,038. Room and board charges total $13,154 per year. Students will also need to budget for books and supplies, which typically amount to $1,038 annually. Other administrative or academic fees are $3,920 for the year. Additionally, students should plan an estimated $7,686 for other miscellaneous expenses throughout the year. In sum, residents attending Louisiana State University full time should expect a total annual cost of $33,836.

Out-of-State Tuition

Undergraduate tuition at Louisiana State University is $8,038 for out-of-state students. Additionally, out-of-state students are charged $13,154 for room and board, $1,038 for textbooks and educational resources, plus fees of $3,920. Students are advised to budget $7,686 for other expenses. When these costs are combined, annual out-of-state charges total $33,836. This figure is 0% higher than what Louisiana residents pay.

All price data is sourced from the 2021/2022 U.S. Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics survey.

Net Price

The average reported annual net price for Louisiana State University for students receiving grants or scholarship aid was $20,352 in 2019/2020. Net price includes tuition and required fees, books and supplies, and average cost for room and board and other expenses

The net price provides a more realistic estimate of the true cost of attending Louisiana State University, once common grants and scholarships have been taken into account. It's important to note that this net price can fluctuate based on factors such as family income and individual financial need.

Average Net Price 2019/2020

$20,352

Net Price by Income Louisiana State University
Family Income	Net Price Paid
$0 to $30,000	$11,318
$30,001 to $48,000	$15,403
$48,001 to $75,000	$19,623
$75,001 to $110,000	$23,280
$110,000+	$24,316

Financial Aid

98% of full-time undergrad Louisiana State University received financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, fellowships from the institution or from Federal, State or local government agencies. This aid averaged $12,828 per student during the 2019/2020 school year. Grant and scholarship aid does not need to be paid back. 34% of students received Federal Student Loans averaging $5,613 and 4% of undergrads took out private student loans averaging $17,946.

Finanical Aid Louisiana State University
Type	Avg./Student	Students Receiving
Total Grant and Scholarship Aid	$12,828	98%
Institutional Grants and Scholarships	$6,837	77%
Pell Grants	$4,895	29%
Other Federal Grants	$524	90%
State and Local Grants	$7,399	72%
Federal Student Loans	$5,613	34%
Other Student Loans	$17,946	4%

Student Loans

To gauge a more realistic picture of what it may really cost you out of pocket to go to Louisiana State University, we've modeled a ten year student loan with an original principal value of $42,516. The loan balance of $42,516 is a four year multiple of the $10,629 average net price. This is a estimate of what you could owe upon graduation if you were to qualify for average financial aid and what a degree really may cost. Should you not qualify for financial aid, you may owe significantly more when you graduate. Based on these assumptions, a monthly repayment of $451 could be required to satisfy your student loan.

Please note that financial aid is not guaranteed and is only available for qualifying students. Federal Student Loans are not grants and must be repaid with interest. The current Stafford loan interest rate is 4.99%.


Example Loan	$42,516
Stafford Loan Interest Rate	4.99%
Time to Pay Off Student Loan	10 years
Example Monthly Payment	$450.74
Total Interest Paid	$11,572.84
Sum of All Loan Payments	$54,088.84

Projected 4 Year Degree Price

4 Year Sticker Price

$135,344

Year	Louisiana Residents	Non Residents
1	$33,836	$33,836
2	$36,205	$36,205
3	$38,739	$38,739
4	$41,451	$41,451

Based on published tuition prices, we estimate the current cost of a 4 year bachelor's degree and living expenses at Louisiana State University to be $135,344 - assuming graduation in normal time. The estimation assumes a 7% annual increase over the next 4 years which is the national trend.

Credit Hour Cost and Price per Class

Credit Hour and Class Costs at Louisiana State University
	Price Per Credit	3 Credit Class	4 Credit Class
Louisiana Residents	$393	$1,179	$1,572
Out of State Residents	$1,016	$3,048	$4,064

Estimated cost for a class at Louisiana State University based on published credit hour prices. Note that not all schools allow single class enrollment. These prices should be used for comparison purposes as to how much it may cost to take a class at Louisiana State University versus other colleges.