The average tuition & fees of Louisiana colleges is $6,837 for Louisiana residents and $11,862 for students from other States.
Tulane University of Louisiana has the highest (most expensive) tuition & fees of $65,538 and NationsUniversity has the lowest tuition & fees (cheapest) of $1,800.
For graduate programs,
Tulane University of Louisiana has the highest (most expensive) graduate tuition & fees of $65,538 and
Bridges Christian College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees (cheapest) of $6,600 in Louisiana.
The average COA of Louisiana 4-year colleges in 2024 is $26,751 for Louisiana residents and $35,837 for students from other states. The COA includes tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, and other living expenses, but it excludes health insurance fee and uncommon expenses.
Table. 2024 Average cost of Attendance for Louisiana Colleges (4-Years)
| Undergraduate | Graduate |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition & Fees |
$9,061 | $18,148 |
$9,880 | $18,998 |
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| Books & Supplies | $1,224 | $1,224 |
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| Room & Board | $16,466 | $16,466 |
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| COA | $26,751 | $35,837 | $27,570 | $36,688 |
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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
In Louisiana, 107 schools offer undergraduate programs. The average undergraduate tuition & fees of Louisiana colleges is $6,837 for Louisiana residents and $11,862 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024.
The Louisiana tuition & fees have risen -0.01% from last year (4 years colleges).
The following table and chart describe the 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees trends over last 5 years in 4-years and 2-4 years (community colleges) colleges.
You may want to compare Louisiana schools with tuition changes from last year at Louisiana colleges tuition change page.
2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees for Louisiana Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years | 4 Years or High | 2-4 Years |
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| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2020 |
$8,875 | $18,345 |
$4,113 | $7,747 |
$23,355 | $15,164 |
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| 2021 |
$8,914 | $18,386 |
$4,234 | $5,689 |
$24,059 | $15,578 |
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| 2022 |
$8,970 | $18,440 |
$4,259 | $4,878 |
$24,733 | $16,321 |
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| 2023 |
$9,032 | $18,149 |
$4,316 | $4,699 |
$22,945 | $17,037 |
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| 2024 |
$9,061 | $18,148 |
$4,296 | $4,679 |
$23,834 | $17,622 |
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Graduate Program Tuition & Fees
27 Louisiana colleges offer graduate programs. The average graduate program tuition fees of Louisiana colleges is $9,880 for Louisiana residents and $18,998 for students from other States. The graduate tuition & fees rose 100.44% from last year.
The following table and chart describe the 2024 graduate tuition & fees and show last 5 years' tuition change.
2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees for Louisiana Universities and Colleges
|
Public Schools | Private Schools |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| 2020 |
$9,899 | $19,599 | $16,723 |
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| 2021 |
$9,748 | $19,310 | $18,986 |
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| 2022 |
$9,834 | $19,299 | $19,417 |
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| 2023 |
$9,834 | $18,915 | $18,050 |
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| 2024 |
$9,880 | $18,998 | $16,320 |
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Books & Supplies cost
The average books & supplies cost of Louisiana colleges in 2024 is $1,224. The books & supplies cost rose 99.87% from last year. The following table and chart describes the 2024 books & supplies cost and cost changes over last 5 years.
2024 Average Books & Supplies cost for Louisiana Universities and Colleges
| Books & Supplies |
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| 2020 | $1,257 |
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| 2021 | $1,259 |
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| 2022 | $1,242 |
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| 2023 | $1,226 |
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| 2024 | $1,224 |
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Average Living cost
The average living cost of Louisiana colleges in 2024 is $16,466 when a student lives on campus such as dormitory and college apartment and $17,763 living off campus. 25 schools have on-campus living facilities in Louisiana State. The on-campus living cost rose 105.70% and off-campus cost rose 108.56% from last year.
The following table and chart describes the 2024 living cost and compares to last 5 years.
2024 Average Living cost for Louisiana Universities and Colleges
| On-Campus | Off-Campus |
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| 2020 | $13,833 | $15,266 |
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| 2021 | $14,329 | $15,767 |
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| 2022 | $14,712 | $16,006 |
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| 2023 | $15,578 | $16,362 |
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| 2024 | $16,466 | $17,763 |
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