Paying for Louisiana Tech University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$10,125 0.60%	$16,866 0.36%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$7,995 0.45%	$12,726 0.28%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Louisiana Tech University (LA Tech) are $10,125 for Louisiana residents and $16,866 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2023 at LA Tech.

94% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $9,857. It could cover 58.44% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $14,908 for Louisiana residents and $21,649 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

LA Tech's 4-year tuition is $40,650 for Louisiana residents and $67,612 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $101,417 for Louisiana residents and $128,378 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Louisiana Tech University is $10,125 for Louisiana residents and $16,866 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 0.60% for Louisiana residents and increased by 0.36% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,754) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $23,002.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of LA Tech is $10,185 for Louisiana residents and $16,926 for out-of-state students, a 0.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

LA Tech Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$10,065	$16,806	$13,377
2023-2024	$10,125	$16,866	$13,050
Change % 2023-2024	0.60%	0.36%	-2.44%
2024-2025	$10,185	$16,926	$12,731

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $7,995 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $12,726. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount ($11,528) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $21,694.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at LA Tech is $8,031 for Louisiana residents and $12,762 for out-of-state students , a 0.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.

LA Tech Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$7,959	$12,690	$13,377
2023-2024	$7,995	$12,726	$13,050
Change % 2023-2024	0.45%	0.28%	-2.44%
2024-2025	$8,031	$12,762	$12,731

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at LA Tech. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $422 for Louisiana residents and $703 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $444 for Louisiana residents and $707 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$419	$700
	2023-2024	$422	$703
	2024-2025	$425	$706
Graduate	2022-2023	$442	$705
	2023-2024	$444	$707
	2024-2025	$446	$709

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,050 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 2.44% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.95% compared to the previous year.

The LA Tech's 2024 on-campus COA is $24,765 for state residents and $31,506 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $26,568 for state residents and $33,309 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At LA Tech
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$10,125
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$16,866
Room & Board	$9,447	$10,023
Personal Expenses	$3,603	$4,830
Books & Supplies	$1,590
COA (In-State)	$24,765	$26,568
COA (Out-of-State)	$31,506	$33,309

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at LA Tech?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at LA Tech is $40,650 for Louisiana residents and $67,612 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Louisiana Tech University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

LA Tech 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$10,140	$10,155	$10,170	$10,185	$40,650
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$16,881	$16,896	$16,910	$16,925	$67,612
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$10,155	$10,170	$10,185	$10,200	$40,710
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$16,896	$16,910	$16,925	$16,940	$67,671
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$10,170	$10,185	$10,200	$10,215	$40,771
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$16,910	$16,925	$16,940	$16,955	$67,730
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$10,185	$10,200	$10,215	$10,230	$40,831
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$16,925	$16,940	$16,955	$16,970	$67,789
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$10,200	$10,215	$10,230	$10,246	$40,892
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$16,940	$16,955	$16,970	$16,984	$67,848

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $101,417 for Louisiana residents and $128,378 for out-of-state students.

LA Tech 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,995	$25,230	$25,375	$25,521	$101,417
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,735	$31,971	$32,212	$32,460	$128,378
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,230	$25,472	$25,618	$25,766	$102,398
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,971	$32,212	$32,460	$32,715	$129,358
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,472	$25,720	$25,868	$26,017	$103,406
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,212	$32,460	$32,715	$32,977	$130,365
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$25,720	$25,976	$26,125	$26,275	$104,442
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$32,460	$32,715	$32,977	$33,247	$131,400
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$25,976	$26,238	$26,388	$26,540	$105,508
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$32,715	$32,977	$33,247	$33,525	$132,465

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 94% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $61,989 for Louisiana residents and $88,950 for out-of-state students.

LA Tech 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,138	$15,373	$15,518	$15,664	$61,989
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,878	$22,114	$22,355	$22,603	$88,950
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,373	$15,615	$15,761	$15,909	$62,970
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$22,114	$22,355	$22,603	$22,858	$89,930
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$15,615	$15,863	$16,011	$16,160	$63,978
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$22,355	$22,603	$22,858	$23,120	$90,937
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$15,863	$16,119	$16,268	$16,418	$65,014
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$22,603	$22,858	$23,120	$23,390	$91,972
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,119	$16,381	$16,531	$16,683	$66,080
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$22,858	$23,120	$23,390	$23,668	$93,037

	In-State	Out-of-State
Louisiana Tech University	$10,125	$16,866
Western Kentucky University	$11,436	$27,000
Rice University	$58,128
University of North Carolina at Charlotte	$7,214	$21,876
University of Alabama at Birmingham	$8,832	$21,864
University of North Texas	$11,164	$21,244