Paying for LSUA
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$14,650 ($7,050)
On-campus Living Costs
$12,930
Off-campus Living Costs
$13,589
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$601 ($293)
The 2024 tuition & fees of Louisiana State University-Alexandria are $7,050 for Louisiana residents and $14,650 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana, its tuition & fees are relatively inexpensive (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 $14,650 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees stay same as 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 | $14,650 | $0 |
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 $293 for Louisiana residents and $601 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as 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 | $293 | $601 |