Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $36,408 when living on campus and $37,199 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $70,743 when living on campus and $71,534 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 |
| Vanderbilt University | $63,946 | $1,194 | $24,450 | - | |
| Average | $11,954 | $46,289 | $1,139 | $23,315 | $24,106 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $11,954 for in-state students and $46,289 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 4.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Vanderbilt University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $63,946 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 |
| Vanderbilt University | $60,348 | $63,946 | ||
| Average | $11,954 | $44,490 | $11,954 | $46,289 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $13,027 for state residents and $43,045 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 2.88% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Vanderbilt University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $54,744 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 |
| Vanderbilt University | $53,722 | $56,128 | ||
| Average | $13,027 | $41,842 | $13,027 | $43,045 |
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 $23,315 when a student lives on campus and $24,106 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 | - |
| Vanderbilt University | $21,054 | $3,396 | - | - | - |
| Average | $17,675 | $5,640 | $16,222 | $7,884 | - |