by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,760 in 2026, with the price of an average meal plan at $3,494. All told, an on-campus student at Louisiana State University-Alexandria can expect to spend about $17,462 in 2026 for room, board, books and other living costs combined.
Discover housing costs for both on-campus and off-campus, as well as meals and other expenses at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,930 | $13,589 |
| — Housing | $6,760 | |
| — Meals | $3,494 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $3,332 | $4,059 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Total | $17,462 | $18,848 |
Tuition is not the only college cost that climbs each year — room and board does too. Estimating the trend now makes for a more accurate four-year budget.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $70,176 in housing, food and other expenses.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Louisiana State University-Alexandria.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,832 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,930 |
| One Year Ago | $12,930 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $12,930 |
| One Year From Now * | $12,962 |
| Two Years From Now * | $12,995 |
| Three Years From Now * | $13,029 |
| Four Years From Now * | $13,062 |
* estimated
Year over year, room and board rose an average of 0.3% per year. At the same pace next year, the total would be roughly $17,494 for their first year on campus.
Continuing the same trend, the final-year cost would be roughly $17,594 in year four — and a two-year student about $17,527 by the end of a two-year program.
Over the entire degree (assuming you graduate on time), the total comes to about $70,176 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $35,021 for a two-year (associate) degree.
Annual increases in room and board are the norm, so build a yearly increase into your four-year budget.
Meal plans differ by school; some use a card balance while this school offers plans based on meals per week. The table below shows the maximum number of meals per week available. Wondering whether you may be required to live on campus? See the table below for on-campus housing details.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 390 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 19 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |