Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $25,295 when living on campus and $26,308 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $34,633 when living on campus and $35,646 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 | ||
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,848 | $17,198 | $1,300 | $14,836 | $15,938 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,373 | $20,851 | $1,300 | $16,164 | $17,736 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,864 | $19,652 | $1,300 | $16,541 | $17,261 |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $7,050 | $14,650 | $1,200 | $12,930 | $13,589 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $10,376 | $18,851 | - | - | - |
| Southern University Law Center | The cost information is not available. | ||||
| Average | $8,902 | $18,240 | $1,275 | $15,118 | $16,131 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,902 for in-state students and $18,240 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.22% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southeastern Louisiana University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,851 and Louisiana State University-Alexandria has the lowest tuition & fees of $14,650 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,842 | $17,192 | $9,848 | $17,198 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,373 | $20,851 | $8,373 | $20,851 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,672 | $19,460 | $8,864 | $19,652 |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $7,050 | $14,650 | $7,050 | $14,650 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $10,376 | $18,851 | $10,376 | $18,851 |
| Southern University Law Center | The undergraduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $8,863 | $18,201 | $8,902 | $18,240 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $10,584 for state residents and $21,080 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.17% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,108 and Southern University and A & M College has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $5,336.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southern University and A & M College | $10,658 | $17,104 | $10,658 | $17,104 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,830 | $21,308 | $8,830 | $21,308 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $9,614 | $20,402 | $9,758 | $20,546 |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | $13,089 | $25,362 | $13,089 | $25,362 |
| Southern University Law Center | The graduate tuition information is not available. | |||
| Average | $10,548 | $21,044 | $10,584 | $21,080 |
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 $15,118 when a student lives on campus and $16,131 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southern University and A & M College | $9,366 | $5,470 | $10,468 | $5,470 | - |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $10,240 | $5,924 | $11,812 | $5,924 | - |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $10,617 | $5,924 | $11,337 | $5,924 | - |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | $9,598 | $3,332 | $9,530 | $4,059 | - |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | - | - | - | - | - |
| Southern University Law Center | - | ||||
| Average | $9,955 | $5,163 | $10,787 | $5,344 | - |