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88.9%Acceptance
$7,327Tuition
2,150Students
33%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,477Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNAIAStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,327
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,481
Average Net Price
$8,130
Students Receiving Financial Aid
37.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$11,030
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,337
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,657
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$239/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
57.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
31.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
37.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,302
$30,001 – $48,000 $6,758
$48,001 – $75,000 $7,613
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,616
$110,001+ $14,034

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Cost Overview

Most families at LSU Shreveport pay around $8,130 annually after financial aid kicks in. The actual cost varies dramatically by income, from $6,758 for middle-class families earning $30,000-$48,000 to $14,034 for those making over $110,000. Over four years, expect to pay between $27,000 and $56,000 total.

Only 32% of students take federal loans, and those who do graduate with a manageable $22,500 in debt. That translates to $239 monthly payments, reasonable against the typical graduate's $47,477 starting salary. The 57% loan repayment rate suggests some struggle, but most handle their obligations. Just 13% receive institutional grants averaging $10,141.

Middle-class Louisiana families get the sweetest deal here. In-state students make up 92% of enrollment, and those earning $30,000-$48,000 annually pay less than wealthier families thanks to need-based aid.

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