by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, from sticker cost of attendance and projected degree cost to net price, debt at graduation, and aid breakdowns.
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Cost of attendance at Louisiana State U and Agricultural & Mechanical C fell between $34,328.00 ranging to $51,005.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Residency made the difference: in-state students paid the lower rate and out-of-state students the higher rate: roughly $34,328.00 in-state versus $51,005.00 for those paying out-of-state rates.
Below, the published cost is shown three ways — the full sticker price with no aid, the net price after the average grant package, and the net price for low-income students who typically receive the most aid.
| Tuition and fees | $11,954.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $22,374.00 |
| Total cost | $34,328.00 |
| That is 78% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $34,328.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$15,554.00 |
| Net price | $18,774.00 |
| That is 2% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $34,328.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$21,649.00 |
| Net price | $12,679.00 |
| That is 34% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $28,631.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $22,374.00 |
| Total cost | $51,005.00 |
| That is 165% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $51,005.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$15,554.00 |
| Net price | $35,451.00 |
| That is 84% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $51,005.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$21,649.00 |
| Net price | $29,356.00 |
| That is 52% above the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see the tuition & fees page plus living costs. |
The projections below extend the current annual cost across a degree. Below, the cost is projected across a degree for three students at once — low-income with aid, average aid, and no aid. The loan rows amortise the projected total over a ten-year, 6.8% repayment.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $12,679.00 | $18,774.00 | $34,328.00 |
| Senior year | $12,679.00 | $18,774.00 | $34,328.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $50,716.00 | $75,096.00 | $137,312.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $19,321.00 | $28,609.00 | $52,311.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $584.00 | $864.00 | $1,580.00 |
| Total amount paid | $70,037.00 | $103,705.00 | $189,623.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $12,679.00 | $18,774.00 | $34,328.00 |
| Senior year | $12,679.00 | $18,774.00 | $34,328.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $25,358.00 | $37,548.00 | $68,656.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $9,660.00 | $14,304.00 | $26,155.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $292.00 | $432.00 | $790.00 |
| Total amount paid | $35,018.00 | $51,852.00 | $94,811.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $29,356.00 | $35,451.00 | $51,005.00 |
| Senior year | $29,356.00 | $35,451.00 | $51,005.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $117,424.00 | $141,804.00 | $204,020.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $44,734.00 | $54,022.00 | $77,724.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,351.00 | $1,632.00 | $2,348.00 |
| Total amount paid | $162,158.00 | $195,826.00 | $281,744.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Freshman year | $29,356.00 | $35,451.00 | $51,005.00 |
| Senior year | $29,356.00 | $35,451.00 | $51,005.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $58,712.00 | $70,902.00 | $102,010.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $22,367.00 | $27,011.00 | $38,862.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $676.00 | $816.00 | $1,174.00 |
| Total amount paid | $81,079.00 | $97,913.00 | $140,872.00 |
| See the full net-price breakdown in the Net Price section. |
The net price is the real out-of-pocket cost — what families pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied. This is the more honest cost figure for most families, since it accounts for institutional and federal aid.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $19,151.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $20,015.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $14,035.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $17,014.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,261.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $25,140.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,244.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Net Price Calculator, or check with the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid page.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Louisiana State U and Agricultural & Mechanical C works out to $12,956.00, landing it in the Low ($10-20k) burden category.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,500.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $12,956.00 |
| 75th | $25,059.00 |
| 90th | $31,000.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt page.
Median debt at graduation differs meaningfully across income brackets. Below, debt is broken out by low, middle, and high family income:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $12,250.00 |
| Middle income | $12,981.00 |
| High income | $13,182.00 |
First-gen students typically face different financial-aid contexts than students whose parents attended college.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $12,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $13,000.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Contrasting Pell and non-Pell borrowers shows how need shapes debt.
The Pell-versus-non-Pell median debt difference at Louisiana State U and Agricultural & Mechanical C works out to $2,000.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The default-rate category at Louisiana State U and Agricultural & Mechanical C is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 3.0% |
For scale, federal Stafford loan disbursements at Louisiana State U and Agricultural & Mechanical C come to $1,669,152,669.00 covering 70,393 loan recipients.
Veteran and active-military students often access dedicated federal aid programs including the GI Bill and Tuition Assistance from the Department of Defense.
| GI Bill recipients | 762 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $8,850.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 52 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $3,149.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
The figures above are a starting point — as you weigh Louisiana State U and Agricultural & Mechanical C, consider the following:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.