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$4,210Tuition
4,837Students
30%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$31,432Earnings
#23 in LouisianaPublic2-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,210
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,210
Average Net Price
$9,684
Students Receiving Financial Aid
48.4%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$13,979
Books & Supplies
$1,492
Median Debt at Graduation
$11,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$117/mo
Students Taking Federal Loans
35.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
48.4%

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 $8,521
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,209
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,448
$75,001 – $110,000 $12,940
$110,001+ $13,855

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Cost Overview

Most families pay between $8,521 and $13,855 per year depending on income level. Students from families earning under $30,000 get the best financial break at $8,521 annually. Even wealthy families pay just $13,855, making this one of Louisiana's most affordable college options. A two-year degree costs between $17,042 and $27,710 total.

Nearly half of students receive Pell Grants worth $4,563 on average. Monthly loan payments average just $117 after graduation. Graduates earn $31,432 ten years out, making the $11,000 median debt quite manageable. The employment rate hits 91.9%, reflecting strong job placement in healthcare, trades, and technical fields that drive Lafayette's economy.

Working-class families get the strongest value here. Low-income students pay less than $9,000 annually while accessing career programs that lead directly to middle-class wages in Louisiana's oil, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors.

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