Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College publishes a cost of attendance of $34,705, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $13,056, while middle-income families pay around $20,223, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,489.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $34,705 |
| Tuition and Fees | $28,631 |
| Room and Board | $15,142 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,084 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$15,554 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,151 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,056 |
| $30–48k | $15,696 |
| $48–75k | $20,223 |
| $75–110k | $23,878 |
| $110k+ | $26,489 |
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College publishes a cost of attendance of $34,705, but need-based aid reshapes what families actually pay. Low-income families see a net price of approximately $13,056, while middle-income families pay around $20,223, and higher-income families pay approximately $26,489. Azimuth ranks Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College #537 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public flagship, LSU's in-state tuition structure keeps net prices meaningfully below those of many comparable institutions, particularly for students who qualify for need-based aid. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Louisiana State University participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, including Pell Grants, Direct Loans, and Louisiana's state scholarship programs, which can substantially reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying residents. The gap between sticker price and net price can be significant — particularly for low- and middle-income families — and the is worth understanding before drawing conclusions from the published cost of attendance alone. Families are encouraged to use the net price calculator and review their full aid award before making enrollment decisions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,645; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $66,893, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College earn median 4-year earnings of $66,893, placing Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College in the 71.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $875 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 62.1 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College #405 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas reports 366 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $61,045, ranked #11 nationally in its major. Biology, General reports 334 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $56,019, ranked #177 nationally in its major. Communication and Media Studies reports 333 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $55,245, ranked #101 nationally in its major. Construction Management reports 232 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $91,660, ranked #10 nationally in its major.
