Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,271 when living on campus and $27,417 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $37,904 when living on campus and $39,050 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 | ||
| 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 |
| Average | $8,619 | $20,252 | $1,300 | $16,353 | $17,499 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,619 for in-state students and $20,252 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.48% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southeastern Louisiana University requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $20,851 and Northwestern State University of Louisiana has the lowest tuition & fees of $19,652 for undergraduate programs.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,373 | $20,851 | $8,373 | $20,851 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $8,672 | $19,460 | $8,864 | $19,652 |
| Average | $8,523 | $20,156 | $8,619 | $20,252 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,294 for state residents and $20,927 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.35% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Southeastern Louisiana University requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $19,162 and Northwestern State University of Louisiana has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $16,526.
| Name | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $8,830 | $21,308 | $8,830 | $21,308 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $9,614 | $20,402 | $9,758 | $20,546 |
| Average | $9,222 | $20,855 | $9,294 | $20,927 |
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 $16,353 when a student lives on campus and $17,499 when living off campus.
| Name | On-Campus | Off-Campus | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | Other Expenses (living with family) | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $10,240 | $5,924 | $11,812 | $5,924 | - |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $10,617 | $5,924 | $11,337 | $5,924 | - |
| Average | $10,429 | $5,924 | $11,575 | $5,924 | - |