by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Louisiana Tech University ran $10,125 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $16,866. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals added up to $3,724 in-state and $3,724 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,401 | $13,142 |
| Fees | $3,724 | $3,724 |
| Total | $10,125 | $16,866 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
What does Louisiana Tech University cost if you attend part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
To put that price in context, here is how Louisiana Tech University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In LA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Louisiana Tech University is fairly typical on price.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Louisiana Tech University Financial Aid page for details.
Here’s how tuition at Louisiana Tech University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,401 | $13,142 |
| Two Years Ago | $6,401 | $13,142 |
| One Year Ago | $6,401 | $13,142 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,401 | $13,142 |
The following chart shows how tuition at Louisiana Tech has shifted across recent years.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
In-state tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 0.20%, so a year from now in-state students could pay around $10,145. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 0.12%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $16,886.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $10,145 | $16,886 |
| In 2 Years | $10,165 | $16,906 |
| In 3 Years | $10,185 | $16,926 |
| In 4 Years | $10,205 | $16,946 |
| In 5 Years | $10,225 | $16,966 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $67,664, versus roughly $40,700 for in-state students.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
To learn about financial aid at Louisiana Tech University, see the Louisiana Tech University Financial Aid page.
