Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Louisiana State University-Alexandria is $7,050 for Louisiana residents and $14,650 for out-of-state students. It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($8,233) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,872.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for LSUA is $7,050 for Louisiana residents and $14,650 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
It is same as last year for both in-state and out-of-state rates. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,930 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 1.34% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other Louisiana schools with tuition changes from last year at Louisiana colleges tuition change page.
LSUA Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$7,050 $14,650$12,930
2023-2024$7,050$14,650$12,930
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria - COA
Louisiana State University-Alexandria - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Louisiana State University-Alexandria - Room and Board Coost Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at LSUA. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $293 for Louisiana residents and $601 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$293$601
2023-2024$293$601
2024-2025$293$601
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria - Tuition per Credit Hour
Louisiana State University-Alexandria - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Louisiana State University-Alexandria and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Louisiana State University-Alexandria and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Louisiana State University-Alexandria$7,050$14,650
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College$11,954$28,631
University of Louisiana at Lafayette$10,418$24,146
Southeastern Louisiana University$8,373$20,851
Louisiana Tech University$10,125$16,866
Northwestern State University of Louisiana$8,864$19,652

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at LSUA?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at LSUA is $28,938 for Louisiana residents and $60,182 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Louisiana State University-Alexandria have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$7,123$7,197$7,271$7,347$28,938
Out-of-State$14,807$14,965$15,125$15,286$60,182
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$7,197$7,271$7,347$7,423$29,237
Out-of-State$14,965$15,125$15,286$15,449$60,825
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$7,271$7,347$7,423$7,499$29,540
Out-of-State$15,125$15,286$15,449$15,614$61,474
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$7,347$7,423$7,499$7,577$29,846
Out-of-State$15,286$15,449$15,614$15,781$62,131
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$7,423$7,499$7,577$7,656$30,155
Out-of-State$15,449$15,614$15,781$15,950$62,795

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $89,661 for Louisiana residents and $120,905 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Louisiana State University-Alexandria have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$21,660$22,154$22,667$23,195$89,661
Out-of-State$29,344$29,922$30,515$31,125$120,905
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$22,154$22,662$23,190$23,733$91,725
Out-of-State$29,922$30,515$31,125$31,750$123,312
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$22,662$23,185$23,728$24,287$93,848
Out-of-State$30,515$31,125$31,750$32,392$125,782
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$23,185$23,723$24,282$24,857$96,033
Out-of-State$31,125$31,750$32,392$33,051$128,319
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$23,723$24,277$24,852$25,444$98,282
Out-of-State$31,750$32,392$33,051$33,728$130,922

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 82% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $68,125 for Louisiana residents and $99,369 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Louisiana State University-Alexandria have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$16,276$16,770$17,283$17,811$68,125
Out-of-State$23,960$24,538$25,131$25,741$99,369
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$16,770$17,278$17,806$18,349$70,189
Out-of-State$24,538$25,131$25,741$26,366$101,776
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$17,278$17,801$18,344$18,903$72,312
Out-of-State$25,131$25,741$26,366$27,008$104,246
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$17,801$18,339$18,898$19,473$74,497
Out-of-State$25,741$26,366$27,008$27,667$106,783
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$18,339$18,893$19,468$20,060$76,746
Out-of-State$26,366$27,008$27,667$28,344$109,386

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
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Louisiana State University-Alexandria 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$7,050$1,200$12,930$14,650$1,200 $12,930

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