Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $33,794 when living on campus and $35,866 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $52,028 when living on campus and $54,100 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 | ||
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,954 | $28,631 | $1,084 | $22,180 | $24,106 |
| Stony Brook University | $10,560 | $30,350 | $900 | $20,910 | $23,128 |
| Average | $11,257 | $29,491 | $992 | $21,545 | $23,617 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,257 for in-state students and $29,491 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 3.27% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Stony Brook University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $30,350 and Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the lowest tuition & fees of $28,631 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $11,954 | $28,631 | $11,954 | $28,631 |
| Stony Brook University | $10,560 | $28,480 | $10,560 | $30,350 |
| Average | $11,257 | $28,556 | $11,257 | $29,491 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,485 for state residents and $28,543 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.50% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Stony Brook University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $24,490 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 | |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $13,027 | $29,962 | $13,027 | $29,962 |
| Stony Brook University | $13,943 | $25,733 | $13,943 | $27,123 |
| Average | $13,485 | $27,848 | $13,485 | $28,543 |
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 $21,545 when a student lives on campus and $23,617 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $14,296 | $7,884 | $16,222 | $7,884 | - |
| Stony Brook University | $17,662 | $3,248 | $15,976 | $7,152 | - |
| Average | $15,979 | $5,566 | $16,099 | $7,518 | - |