Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $29,693 when living on campus and $30,960 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $41,475 when living on campus and $42,742 when living off campus. The COA includes tuition, fees, books & supplies, room & board costs, and other living expenses.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,864 | $19,652 | $1,300 | $16,541 | $17,261 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $9,190 | $21,290 | $1,300 | $16,158 | $17,313 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,954 | $28,631 | $1,084 | $22,180 | $24,106 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $10,376 | $18,851 | - | - | - |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | $10,474 | $21,345 | - | - | - |
| Southern University Law Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $10,172 | $21,954 | $1,228 | $18,293 | $19,560 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $10,172 for in-state students and $21,954 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,631 and Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans has the lowest tuition & fees of $15,495 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,672 | $19,460 | $8,864 | $19,652 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $9,082 | $21,182 | $9,190 | $21,290 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,954 | $28,631 | $11,954 | $28,631 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $10,376 | $18,851 | $10,376 | $18,851 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | $10,474 | $21,345 | $10,474 | $21,345 |
| Southern University Law Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,112 | $21,894 | $10,172 | $21,954 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $12,146 for state residents and $24,898 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.90% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $26,275 and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $9,132.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $9,614 | $20,402 | $9,758 | $20,546 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $9,319 | $21,419 | $9,400 | $21,500 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $13,027 | $29,962 | $13,027 | $29,962 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $13,089 | $25,362 | $13,089 | $25,362 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | $15,120 | $26,232 | $15,458 | $27,118 |
| Southern University Law Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $12,034 | $24,675 | $12,146 | $24,898 |
Room & Board, Other Living Expenses
The following table compares living costs including room, board, and other expenses between selected colleges. Each cost is in average and may vary by room types, meal plan, and other living styles. For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of selected colleges is $18,293 when a student lives on campus and $19,560 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $10,617 | $5,924 | $11,337 | $5,924 | - |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $10,182 | $5,976 | $11,337 | $5,976 | - |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $14,296 | $7,884 | $16,222 | $7,884 | - |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | - | - | - | - | - |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | - | - | - | - | - |
| Southern University Law Center | - | ||||
| Average | $11,698 | $6,595 | $12,965 | $6,595 | - |