by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Louisiana Culinary Institute, and how those costs compare to other schools over time.
In the most recent reported year, tuition and fees at Louisiana Culinary Institute were $15,575 annually for undergraduate students. There is no residency discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $75; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $15,500 |
| Fees | $75 |
| Total | $15,575 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much will Louisiana Culinary Institute charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Louisiana Culinary Institute tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In LA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Louisiana Culinary Institute sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Visit the Louisiana Culinary Institute Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Louisiana Culinary Institute has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $14,500 |
| Two Years Ago | $15,500 |
| One Year Ago | $15,500 |
| Most Recent Year | $15,500 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Louisiana Culinary Institute has changed across the reported years.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.29%, putting next year’s cost near $15,931.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,931 |
| In 2 Years | $16,295 |
| In 3 Years | $16,667 |
| In 4 Years | $17,048 |
| In 5 Years | $17,437 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $65,941.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at Louisiana Culinary Institute, check out the Louisiana Culinary Institute Financial Aid page.
