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Is Louisiana State University a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$164,786 Avg Total Cost

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College Value Report

What is a Louisiana State University degree worth? College Factual's value analysis compares Louisiana State University with other schools of similar quality to see if it's priced fairly.

Fair Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 15% National Quality
Slightly Overpriced

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is ranked #1,360 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1360 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  39.31 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $164,786 in Total

The average Louisiana State University student's degree will cost an estimated $164,786. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $37,114 and a typical 4.44 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$37,114
Average Years to Graduate4.44
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$164,786

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Louisiana State University student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Louisiana State University degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$95,163 In-State With Aid
$204,613 Avg Cost No Aid
4.44 Years to Graduate

The net price YOU pay may be very different than the typical net price.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Louisiana State University value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$204,613#0F
All Students$164,786#1,360D+
Only Students Receiving Aid$151,506#978C+
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$148,269#F
All Students$108,438#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$95,163#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Louisiana.

About 98% of Louisiana State University students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Louisiana State University financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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