Louisiana State University-Alexandria Cost & Financial Aid
Affordability Summary
Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Louisiana State University-Alexandria
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$15K
+
Room
$10K
+
Books
$1,200
=
Sticker Price
$15,550
$15K+$10K+$1,200=$15,550
Your Family Income
Sticker
$15,550
−
Your Aid
$8,026
=
Net Price
$7,524
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$15,550
Tuition and Fees
$14,650
Room and Board
$9,598
Books and Supplies
$1,200
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$8,485
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$7,065
Louisiana State University-Alexandria Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$5,008
$30–48k
$5,075
$48–75k
$7,524
$75–110k
$10,794
$110k+
$11,941
Understanding Your Aid Package
Louisiana State University-Alexandria has a sticker price of $15,550 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $15,550/year
Average aid: $8,485 in grants & scholarships
~$7,524/year
Student Debt & Repayment
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$19,000
Range (25th–75th)$4,028 – $17,250
Median Parent PLUS Loans$10,000
Debt Manageability
0.37x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,205
Earnings Growth
+13%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-6,210
32th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$25,873
25th %ile
$59,050
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Louisiana State University-Alexandria Cost & Financial Aid
Louisiana State University-Alexandria's published tuition is $15,550 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $7,524—a difference of $8,026.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $5,008 at Louisiana State University-Alexandria. 35% of students receive Pell Grants.
Louisiana State University-Alexandria offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Louisiana graduates is $19,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $201 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $11,941 at Louisiana—still $3,609 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
