For the academic year 2023-2024, LSUS's tuition & fees is $7,327 for state residents and $20,481 for out-of-state students. Compared to similar schools, its LSUS's tuition is somewhat high. The average tuition of the schools is $9,263 for in-state and $18,395 for out-of-state students.
The average tuition of similar schools to LSUS is lower than 4-year colleges' average, which is $8,884 for in-state and $25,111 for out-of-state students in 2024.
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $28,631 and Nicholls State University has the lowest tuition & fees of $9,266 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to LSUS is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between LSUS and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | $11,954 | $28,631 | $393 | $1,016 | $1,084 | $14,296 | $16,222 |
| Louisiana State University-ShreveportShreveport, LA | $7,327 | $20,481 | $236 | $236 | $1,300 | $11,030 | $11,337 |
| Louisiana Tech UniversityRuston, LA | $10,125 | $16,866 | $422 | $703 | $1,590 | $9,447 | $10,023 |
| McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LA | $8,460 | $9,960 | $356 | $418 | $1,300 | $10,596 | $11,337 |
| University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA | $9,172 | $14,008 | $254 | $455 | $1,300 | $12,174 | $11,515 |
| Nicholls State UniversityThibodaux, LA | $8,173 | $9,266 | $410 | $501 | $1,300 | $10,938 | $11,338 |
| University of Louisiana at MonroeMonroe, LA | $9,190 | $21,290 | $276 | $505 | $1,300 | $10,182 | $11,337 |
| Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA | $8,864 | $19,652 | $420 | $420 | $1,300 | $10,617 | $11,337 |
| Southeastern Louisiana UniversityHammond, LA | $8,373 | $20,851 | $349 | $869 | $1,300 | $10,240 | $11,812 |
| Southern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge, LA | $9,842 | $17,192 | $193 | $193 | $1,300 | $9,366 | $10,468 |
| University of Louisiana at LafayetteLafayette, LA | $10,418 | $24,146 | $434 | $1,006 | $1,300 | $11,988 | $13,959 |
| Average | $9,263 | $18,395 | $340 | $575 | $1,307 | $10,989 | $11,880 |