Louisiana State University-Alexandria's published cost of attendance is $15,550. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $5,008, middle-income families pay around $7,524, and higher-income families pay approximately $11,941.
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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) | $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 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,008 |
| $30–48k | $5,075 |
| $48–75k | $7,524 |
| $75–110k | $10,794 |
| $110k+ | $11,941 |
Louisiana State University-Alexandria's published cost of attendance is $15,550. Net price by income band reflects the institution's public-tuition structure and need-based aid availability: low-income families pay approximately $5,008, middle-income families pay around $7,524, and higher-income families pay approximately $11,941. Azimuth ranks Louisiana State University-Alexandria #62 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. 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. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $19,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,000; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. Families should weigh any Parent PLUS obligations against need-based aid and non-loan financing alternatives before borrowing. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $51,983, median federal debt of $19,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $215 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Louisiana State University-Alexandria earn median 4-year earnings of $51,983, placing Louisiana State University-Alexandria in the 11.8 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $6,210 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 31.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Louisiana State University-Alexandria #1094 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 93 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,171, ranked #121 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 79 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,069, ranked #273 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 76 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $49,772, ranked #322 nationally in its major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 70 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $87,651, ranked #182 nationally in its major.
