by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what you can expect to pay at Louisiana Tech University, from the published cost of attendance and projected degree cost through to net price, median student debt at graduation, default outcomes, and how aid varies by family income.
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Attendance costs at Louisiana Tech University spanned $24,405.00 through $31,146.00 depending on whether you qualify for in-state rates.
Where you live mattered — in-state students paid less than out-of-state students: close to $24,405.00 in-state compared with $31,146.00 out of state.
Cost is shown below as the full sticker price, the average net price after aid, and the low-income net price.
| Tuition and fees | $10,125.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,280.00 |
| Total cost | $24,405.00 |
| That is 27% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,405.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,416.00 |
| Net price | $11,989.00 |
| That is 38% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $24,405.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,604.00 |
| Net price | $7,801.00 |
| That is 59% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $16,866.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $14,280.00 |
| Total cost | $31,146.00 |
| That is 62% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $31,146.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$12,416.00 |
| Net price | $18,730.00 |
| That is 3% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $31,146.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,604.00 |
| Net price | $14,542.00 |
| That is 24% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by around 0.1% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. The repayment figures use a ten-year loan at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $7,810.00 | $12,003.00 | $24,434.00 |
| Senior year | $7,838.00 | $12,046.00 | $24,521.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $31,297.00 | $48,099.00 | $97,911.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,923.00 | $18,324.00 | $37,300.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $360.00 | $554.00 | $1,127.00 |
| Total amount paid | $43,220.00 | $66,423.00 | $135,211.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $7,810.00 | $12,003.00 | $24,434.00 |
| Senior year | $7,820.00 | $12,018.00 | $24,463.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $15,630.00 | $24,021.00 | $48,897.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $5,954.00 | $9,151.00 | $18,628.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $180.00 | $276.00 | $563.00 |
| Total amount paid | $21,584.00 | $33,172.00 | $67,525.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $14,559.00 | $18,752.00 | $31,183.00 |
| Senior year | $14,611.00 | $18,819.00 | $31,295.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $58,341.00 | $75,143.00 | $124,955.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $22,226.00 | $28,627.00 | $47,603.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $671.00 | $865.00 | $1,438.00 |
| Total amount paid | $80,567.00 | $103,770.00 | $172,558.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Freshman year | $14,559.00 | $18,752.00 | $31,183.00 |
| Senior year | $14,577.00 | $18,775.00 | $31,220.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $29,136.00 | $37,527.00 | $62,403.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $11,100.00 | $14,296.00 | $23,773.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $335.00 | $432.00 | $718.00 |
| Total amount paid | $40,236.00 | $51,823.00 | $86,177.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
The net price figure shows the cost after grants and scholarships are deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $11,864.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $12,209.00 |
Net price varies sharply by family income, dropping as need-based aid grows. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $8,529.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $9,010.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $11,846.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $15,442.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $15,634.00 |
Get a tailored estimate from the Louisiana Tech University Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
The median graduating debt at Louisiana Tech University amounts to $15,000.00, placing the school in the Low ($10-20k) debt-burden category.
Across borrowers, debt at graduation distributes like this:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,000.00 |
| 25th | $5,500.00 |
| Median (50th) | $15,000.00 |
| 75th | $22,765.00 |
| 90th | $31,000.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
For the full borrowing and repayment picture, see the student loan debt detail.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The table below divides borrowers into three income tiers:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $14,083.00 |
| Middle income | $14,850.00 |
| High income | $15,091.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,535.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $15,000.00 |
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Louisiana Tech University works out to $2,680.00. This school carries a federal Pell-debt-inequity flag.
The default-rate category at Louisiana Tech University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 5.0% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Louisiana Tech University amount to $532,176,897.00 over 26,626 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits like the Post-9/11 GI Bill and DoD tuition assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 149 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $8,669.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 19 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,347.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Louisiana Tech University, keep these questions in mind:
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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.