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93.5%Acceptance
$7,490Tuition
1,095Students
18%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$34,042Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNAIAData: 2023-24HBCU

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,490
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,390
Average Net Price
$15,260
Students Receiving Financial Aid
44.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,340
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$11,337
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,130
Median Debt at Graduation
$31,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$329/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
53.8%
Students Taking Federal Loans
37.8%
Pell Grant Recipients
44.6%

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 $15,247
$48,001 – $75,000 $16,748

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Cost Overview

Families typically pay $15,260 per year after financial aid, though this varies by income level. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay around $15,247 annually, while those from $48-75,000 income families pay $16,748. Over four years, expect to invest roughly $61,000 to $67,000 for your degree.

Most graduates leave with $31,000 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $329. With median earnings of $34,042 ten years after graduation, loan payments consume about 12% of gross income. The 53.84% loan repayment rate suggests many graduates struggle with these payments relative to their post-graduation earnings. Only 6.12% of students receive institutional grants averaging $5,930.

Louisiana residents get the strongest value proposition here. Nearly 95% of students come from in-state, benefiting from the lower tuition base before aid calculations.

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