Cost of Attendance (COA)
The following table compares the 2024 costs of attendance between selected colleges. For state residents, the average COA is $26,004 when living on campus and $25,961 when living off campus. For out-of-state students, the average COA is $36,294 when living on campus and $36,251 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 |
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $1,250 | $15,362 | $14,556 |
| Average | $8,777 | $19,067 | $1,275 | $15,952 | $15,909 |
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $8,777 for in-state students and $19,067 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 undergraduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 0.51% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwestern State University of Louisiana requires the most expensive tuition & fees of $19,652 and Lamar University has the lowest tuition & fees of $18,482 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 |
| Lamar University | $8,690 | $18,482 | $8,690 | $18,482 |
| Average | $8,681 | $18,971 | $8,777 | $19,067 |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
The following table compares 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees between selected colleges. The average graduate tuition & fees is $9,200 for state residents and $18,266 for out-of-state students. The 2023-2024 graduate tuition & fees of selected colleges are increased by 1.04% compared to the previous year.
Among the selected colleges, Northwestern State University of Louisiana requires the most expensive graduate tuition & fees of $16,526 and Lamar University has the lowest graduate tuition & fees of $13,815.
| 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 |
| Lamar University | $8,411 | $15,755 | $8,642 | $15,986 |
| Average | $9,013 | $18,079 | $9,200 | $18,266 |
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 $15,952 when a student lives on campus and $15,909 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 | - |
| Lamar University | $10,272 | $5,090 | $9,266 | $5,290 | - |
| Average | $10,445 | $5,507 | $10,302 | $5,607 | - |