Southeastern Louisiana University's published cost of attendance is $23,604. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,507, low-to-middle-income families pay around $10,309, middle-income families pay about $12,380, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $16,672, and higher-income families pay roughly $18,184.
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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) | $23,604 |
| Tuition and Fees | $20,851 |
| Room and Board | $10,240 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$10,450 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,154 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $10,507 |
| $30–48k | $10,309 |
| $48–75k | $12,380 |
| $75–110k | $16,672 |
| $110k+ | $18,184 |
Southeastern Louisiana University's published cost of attendance is $23,604. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $10,507, low-to-middle-income families pay around $10,309, middle-income families pay about $12,380, middle-to-higher-income families pay approximately $16,672, and higher-income families pay roughly $18,184. Azimuth ranks Southeastern Louisiana University #243 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. Southeastern Louisiana University's aid structure is need-based, with financial aid distributed through federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional programs. The university meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students through a combination of grants, scholarships, and loans. Families apply using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,113, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $10,611; 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 $50,215, median federal debt of $22,113 projects to a monthly payment of about $250 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Southeastern Louisiana University earn median 4-year earnings of $50,215, placing Southeastern Louisiana University in the 10.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn at roughly the same level as similar students at comparable institutions, placing Southeastern Louisiana University in the 58.8 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Southeastern Louisiana University #1061 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 28.3 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Those figures represent meaningful returns relative to LA's no-degree earnings baseline of $30,928, the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential. The earnings pattern at Southeastern Louisiana University is anchored in Business and a set of applied professional fields. Nursing stands out as the program combining substantial cohort scale with competitive median earnings four years after enrollment. Among the strongest-performing programs, Business Administration program graduates 211 students and delivers median 4-year earnings of $51,621, with Azimuth ranking the program #273 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions . General Studies and Nursing also contribute meaningfully to the institution's median earnings profile, with graduates in those fields posting median 4-year earnings of $42,692 and $77,367, respectively — Azimuth ranks General Studies #128 and Nursing #272 for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The Business family accounts for 21% of degrees, with Education and Arts representing 6% and 4%, respectively — a mix that shapes the institution's overall earnings distribution and reflects its regional workforce orientation.
