by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Louisiana State University-Alexandria, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University-Alexandria ran $7,050 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $14,650. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees came to $2,100 in-state and $9,530 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,950 | $5,120 |
| Fees | $2,100 | $9,530 |
| Total | $7,050 | $14,650 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. These costs are the full sticker price.
What will Louisiana State University-Alexandria charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For perspective, here is how Louisiana State University-Alexandria tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In LA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Louisiana State University-Alexandria is about average on cost.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Louisiana State University-Alexandria Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Louisiana State University-Alexandria has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $4,895 | $4,984 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,950 | $5,120 |
| One Year Ago | $4,950 | $5,120 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,950 | $5,120 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Louisiana State University - Alexandria has trended over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.80%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,106. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 1.49%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $14,867.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,106 | $14,867 |
| In 2 Years | $7,162 | $15,088 |
| In 3 Years | $7,219 | $15,312 |
| In 4 Years | $7,276 | $15,539 |
| In 5 Years | $7,334 | $15,770 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $60,806, compared with about $28,763 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, check out the Louisiana State University-Alexandria Financial Aid page.
