For the academic year 2024-2025, LSUS's tuition & fees is $7,327 for state residents and $7,327 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its LSUS's tuition is quite lowe. The average tuition of the schools is $9,171 for in-state and $17,705 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to LSUS is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,863 for in-state and $25,541 for out-of-state students in 2025.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,631 and Louisiana State University-Shreveport has the lowest tuition & fees of $7,327 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to LSUS is as follows:
The following table compares 2025 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between LSUS and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Louisiana State University at AlexandriaAlexandria, LA | $7,050 | $14,725 | $301 | $635 | $1,200 | $9,598 | $9,530 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | $11,954 | $28,631 | $268 | $268 | $1,084 | $15,142 | $16,802 |
| Louisiana State University-ShreveportShreveport, LA | $7,327 | $7,327 | $236 | $236 | $1,353 | $9,522 | $11,802 |
| Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LA | $10,125 | $16,866 | $422 | $703 | $1,632 | $9,618 | $10,635 |
| McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LA | $8,489 | $9,989 | $357 | $419 | $1,353 | $10,644 | $11,802 |
| University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA | $9,172 | $14,008 | $254 | $455 | $1,300 | $11,292 | $9,795 |
| University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, LA | $9,190 | $21,290 | $364 | $364 | $1,353 | $10,554 | $11,802 |
| Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA | $8,864 | $19,652 | $420 | $420 | $1,353 | $10,926 | $11,802 |
| Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA | $8,373 | $20,851 | $241 | $761 | $1,300 | $10,240 | $11,812 |
| Southern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | $9,922 | $17,272 | $1,027 | $1,027 | $1,300 | $8,018 | $11,338 |
| University of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette, LA | $10,418 | $24,146 | $225 | $797 | $1,326 | $12,108 | $14,112 |
| Average | $9,171 | $17,705 | $374 | $553 | $1,323 | $10,697 | $11,930 |