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53.9%Acceptance
$9,940Tuition
5,323Students
29%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$43,371Earnings
#21 in LouisianaPublic4-yearResearch UniversityNCAA Division IStudy AbroadData: 2023-24HBCU

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$9,940
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,198
Average Net Price
$19,740
Students Receiving Financial Aid
64.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,366
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,468
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,606
Median Debt at Graduation
$29,251
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$310/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
53.3%
Students Taking Federal Loans
70.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
64.6%

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 $18,473
$30,001 – $48,000 $19,314
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,614
$75,001 – $110,000 $23,583
$110,001+ $23,940

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $19,740 annually after aid, though costs vary dramatically by income. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay $18,473 per year, while those from households making over $110,000 pay $23,940. Over four years, that's between $74,000 and $96,000 total. Nearly 65% of students receive Pell Grants, reflecting the university's mission to serve first-generation college students.

Graduates leave with a median debt of $29,251, translating to monthly payments of $310. That's manageable against median earnings of $43,371 ten years out, though only 53% successfully repay their loans on schedule. The 70% federal loan rate shows most students need borrowing help. In-state students from Louisiana get the strongest value, representing 71% of enrollment and paying less than the out-of-state rate of $17,198 in tuition alone.

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