Paying for LSUA
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$14,725 ($7,050)
On-campus Living Costs
$12,930
Off-campus Living Costs
$13,589
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$635 ($301)
The 2024 tuition & fees of Louisiana State University-Alexandria are $7,050 for Louisiana residents and $14,725 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $18,345).
The average living cost of the school is $12,930 when a student lives in on-campus housing. When a student lives off-campus, the average living cost is $13,589.
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the LSUA's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Louisiana State University-Alexandria are $7,050 for Louisiana residents and $14,725 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 0.51% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $4,984 | $9,040 |
| 2021 | $4,984 | $9,040 |
| 2022 | $4,984 | $9,256 |
| 2023 | $5,120 | $9,530 |
| 2024 | $5,150 | $9,575 |
Living Costs
The 2024 average on-campus living costs is $12,930 including room & board and other living expenses (a student lives in on-campus housing such as dormitory and school-owned apartment). For students living in off-campus housing, the average living cost is $13,589.
The living cost at the school stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | |
| 2020 | $7,950 | $3,332 | $9,072 | $3,918 |
| 2021 | $7,950 | $3,332 | $9,072 | $3,918 |
| 2022 | $9,500 | $3,332 | $9,072 | $3,918 |
| 2023 | $9,598 | $3,332 | $9,350 | $4,059 |
| 2024 | $9,598 | $3,332 | $9,530 | $4,059 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,200 at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,220 |
| 2021 | $1,220 |
| 2022 | $1,220 |
| 2023 | $1,200 |
| 2024 | $1,200 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Louisiana State University-Alexandria is $301 for Louisiana residents and $635 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 5.66% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $277 | $580 |
| 2021 | $277 | $580 |
| 2022 | $287 | $590 |
| 2023 | $293 | $601 |
| 2024 | $301 | $635 |