by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for Louisiana State University-Shreveport, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
Most-recent tuition and fees at Louisiana State University-Shreveport amounted to $7,518 per year for undergraduates. This rate applies regardless of state residency.
Required fees account for came to $1,996; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,522 |
| Fees | $1,996 |
| Total | $7,518 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Louisiana State University-Shreveport charge part-time students? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Louisiana State University-Shreveport 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Louisiana State University-Shreveport is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the Louisiana State University-Shreveport Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Louisiana State University-Shreveport has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,656 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,656 |
| One Year Ago | $5,656 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,522 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Louisiana State University - Shreveport has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, tuition dipped, which is unusual and can reflect a restated prior-year figure.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 0.87%, which puts the figure next year near $7,583.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,583 |
| In 2 Years | $7,648 |
| In 3 Years | $7,714 |
| In 4 Years | $7,781 |
| In 5 Years | $7,848 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $30,726.
Tuition is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For specifics on financial aid at Louisiana State University-Shreveport, head to the Louisiana State University-Shreveport Financial Aid page.
