Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $11,954
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $28,631
- Average Net Price
- $20,015
- Students Receiving Financial Aid
- 25.7%
- Room & Board (On Campus)
- $14,296
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $16,222
- Books & Supplies
- $1,084
- Total Cost of Attendance
- $27,334
- Median Debt at Graduation
- $20,500
- Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
- $217/mo
- Loan Repayment Rate
- 72.4%
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 29.6%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 25.7%
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $14,035 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $17,014 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $21,261 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $25,140 |
| $110,001+ | $26,244 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Most LSU families pay far less than the $27,334 sticker price. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $14,035 annually after aid. Middle-class families earning $48,000-$75,000 pay around $21,261 per year. Over four years, total costs range from $56,140 for low-income students to $109,336 for the highest earners.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,500, translating to monthly payments of $217. With median earnings hitting $61,251 ten years out, this debt burden stays manageable for most Tigers. The school's strong employment rate of 94.2% helps explain why 72.36% of borrowers successfully repay their loans.
In-state students get the best financial deal here. They represent over 70% of enrollment and pay roughly half what out-of-state students face. Louisiana residents also benefit more from the state's investment in keeping college affordable.
Graduates leave with a median debt of $20,500, translating to monthly payments of $217. With median earnings hitting $61,251 ten years out, this debt burden stays manageable for most Tigers. The school's strong employment rate of 94.2% helps explain why 72.36% of borrowers successfully repay their loans.
In-state students get the best financial deal here. They represent over 70% of enrollment and pay roughly half what out-of-state students face. Louisiana residents also benefit more from the state's investment in keeping college affordable.
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