LSU-A&M 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,958

Cost of attendance at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,635

Cost of attendance at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College was $21,010. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at LSU-A&M

LSU-A&M net price calculator

$21,010

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Louisiana and nationwide.

Louisiana's average	$12,746
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of LSU-A&M for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$21,010	$658 (3%)	$13,276	$16,019	$20,438	$23,674	$24,946
2021	$20,352	$2,209 (12%)	$11,318	$15,403	$19,623	$23,280	$24,316
2020	$18,143	$706 (4%)	$8,433	$13,126	$17,328	$20,965	$21,941
2019	$17,437	$1,787 (9%)	$7,809	$13,088	$17,667	$20,409	$20,730
2018	$19,224	$4,129 (27%)	$9,565	$14,885	$20,067	$21,850	$21,724
2017	$15,095	$1,543 (11%)	$5,694	$10,875	$15,962	$17,532	$17,639
2016	$13,552	$143 (1%)	$5,051	$9,841	$13,986	$16,109	$15,989
2015	$13,409	$527 (4%)	$5,692	$9,666	$13,992	$15,686	$15,626
2014	$12,882	--	$5,049	$9,465	$13,729	$15,184	$14,945

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$35,810	$448 (1%)	$11,958	$22,814	$1,038
2021	$35,362	$166	$11,962	$22,362	$1,038
2020	$35,196	$378 (1%)	$11,962	$22,196	$1,038
2019	$34,818	$852 (3%)	$11,950	$21,708	$1,160
2018	$33,966	$800 (2%)	$11,374	$21,432	$1,160
2017	$33,166	$1,896 (6%)	$10,814	$21,192	$1,160
2016	$31,270	$2,076 (7%)	$9,842	$19,928	$1,500
2015	$29,194	$929 (3%)	$8,750	$18,944	$1,500
2014	$28,265	$1,188 (4%)	$7,873	$18,892	$1,500
2013	$27,077	--	$6,989	$18,588	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does LSU-A&M provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 8,657 dormitories available to its students at $8,720 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at LSU-A&M is $969 per month.
Does LSU-A&M provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at LSU-A&M for one academic year is $4,434, which works out to $493 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: LSU-A&M estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,038.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, LSU-A&M estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $7,686

If living off-campus, with family: $7,686

If living off-campus, not with family: $7,686
How much is LSU-A&M application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $50 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: LSU-A&M offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$393	$546
For out-of-state students	$1,016	$1,196

Housing and Meal

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,434	$8,720	N/A	8,657
2021	$4,378	$8,330	N/A	8,468
2020	$4,246	$8,030	N/A	7,861
2019	$4,090	$7,740	N/A	7,667
2018	$4,010	$7,740	N/A	5,628
2017	$4,010	$7,530	N/A	5,907
2016	$3,970	$7,230	N/A	6,073

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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