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Undergraduate
(in-state)
$16,044
($8,806)
Graduate
(in-state)
$17,808
($9,880)
Books & Supplies $1,321
On-Campus Living Costs $16,287
Off-Campus Living Costs $16,961

Average Costs of Attendance at Louisiana Colleges

For the academic year 2023-2024, the average costs of attendance (COA) is $33,651 when a student lives on campus and $34,325 when living off campus (based on out-of-state rates). The average tuition & fees is $8,806 for Louisiana residents and $16,044 for out-of-state students. The living costs, excluding the tuition & fees, are reported as an average of $16,287 when a student lives on campus and $16,961 when living off campus.
2023-2024 Average Cost of Attendance
Louisiana Colleges
Living On CampusLiving Off Campus
Total$26,413 (In-State)
$33,651 (Out-of-State)
$27,088 (In-State)
$34,325 (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees$8,806 (In-State)
$16,044 (Out-of-State)
$8,806 (In-State)
$16,044 (Out-of-State)
Books & Supplies$1,321$1,321
Living Costs$16,287$16,961
[Chart] Average Costs of Attendance - Louisiana Colleges

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average undergraduate tuition & fees of Louisiana colleges and universities is $8,806 for in-state students and $16,044 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition rates are increased by 1.79% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Louisiana Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$6,730$6,772 $6,831$8,806
Out-Of-State$15,913$15,982 $15,762$16,044
[Chart] Undergraduate Tuition & Fees - Louisiana Colleges

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For academic year 2023-2024, the average graduate tuition & fees of Louisiana colleges and universities is $9,880 for in-state students and $17,808 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition rates are decreased by -4.10% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Graduate Tuition & Fees
Louisiana Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
In-State$9,748$9,834 $9,834$9,880
Out-Of-State$19,189$19,344 $18,569$17,808
[Chart] Graduate Tuition & Fees - Louisiana Colleges

Books & Supplies Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average books & supplies costs of Louisiana colleges and universities is $1,321. The books & supplies costs are increased by 1.52% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Books & Supplies Costs
Louisiana Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
Books & Supplies$1,320$1,308 $1,301$1,321
[Chart] Books & Supplies Costs - Louisiana Colleges

Average Living Costs

For academic year 2023-2024, the average living costs of Louisiana colleges and universities is $16,287 when a student lives on campus and $16,961 when living off campus. It includes the costs of room, board, and other expenses. The on-campus living costs are increased by 5.12% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs are increased by 5.79% compared to the previous year.
2023-2024 Average Living Costs
Louisiana Colleges and Universities
2021202220232024
On-Campus$14,276$14,715 $15,494$16,287
Off-Campus$15,036$15,291 $16,033$16,961
[Chart] Living Costs - Louisiana Colleges