Louisiana State University Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

How Much Does It Cost to Study at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College While Enrolled Part-Time?

Below you’ll find the current cost per credit hour for part-time students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, alongside the full-time annual tuition and fees for comparison.

Here’s what this page covers:

Louisiana State University Cost Per Credit Hour
Louisiana State University Tuition Trend
Options to Finance Your Education

How Much Does Louisiana State University Charge Part-Time Students?

$268 Per Credit Hour

Part-time students at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are charged $268 per credit.

	Cost Per Credit Hour
Part-Time Undergraduate	$268

Keep in mind that the per-credit-hour rate is the sticker price and does not factor in any financial aid or scholarships students may be eligible for.

To put the per-credit-hour rate in context, full-time annual tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College appear below.

The fees portion of those annual totals added up to $3,916 in-state and $20,593 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.

	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$8,038	$8,038
Fees	$3,916	$20,593
Total	$11,954	$28,631

These tuition and fees cover one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.

How Has Tuition Changed at Louisiana State University Over the Last Few Years

This is how tuition at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College has tracked across the last few reported years.

Year	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State Tuition
Three Years Ago	$8,038	$8,038
Two Years Ago	$8,038	$8,038
One Year Ago	$8,038	$8,038
Most Recent Year	$8,038	$8,038

Keep Annual Increases in Mind

Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.

Build Increases Into Your Plan

Add a yearly growth assumption to your budget so future years stay within reach.

Options to Finance Your Louisiana State University Studies

The per-credit-hour price is only the beginning of the cost story — aid and scholarships can meaningfully lower the real cost.

For more on financial aid at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College, visit the Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Financial Aid page.

For the standard full-year figures, visit the Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Tuition & Fees page.