The University of Louisiana at Lafayette prices accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $11,157 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $13,692, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at around $18,562.
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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) | $24,884 |
| Tuition and Fees | $24,146 |
| Room and Board | $12,108 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,326 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,354 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,530 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,157 |
| $30–48k | $11,283 |
| $48–75k | $13,692 |
| $75–110k | $17,079 |
| $110k+ | $18,562 |
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette prices accessibly across the income spectrum. Low-income families pay approximately $11,157 per year in net price, middle-income families see annual costs around $13,692, and higher-income families pay correspondingly more at around $18,562. Azimuth ranks University of Louisiana At Lafayette #307 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. As a public university in Louisiana, University of Louisiana At Lafayette benefits from in-state tuition structures that keep headline costs well below those of comparable private institutions, and the gap between published cost and what most families actually pay reflects a meaningful net price illusion that works in students' favor here. Need-based aid reaches a broad share of the student body, with Pell-eligible students seeing some of the lowest net prices in the coverage set. The university participates in federal, state, and institutional aid programs, and Louisiana's state grant programs supplement federal Pell Grants for qualifying residents, further compressing out-of-pocket costs for low- and middle-income families. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,902, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $13,655; 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 $58,638, median federal debt of $22,902 projects to a monthly payment of about $259 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 University of Louisiana at Lafayette earn median 4-year earnings of $58,638, placing University of Louisiana at Lafayette in the 38.7 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,499 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 68.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Louisiana at Lafayette #723 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 383 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $91,270, ranked #105 nationally in its major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 297 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $45,010, ranked #147 nationally in its major. Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas reports 137 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,265, ranked #51 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 137 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $53,473, ranked #312 nationally in its major.
