Real costs by state · Louisiana · public colleges, in-state prices
Across 14 Louisiana public colleges, families earning $75,000–$110,000 paid between $10,359 and $25,292 per year — the lowest at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. (Federal College Scorecard data, July 2026 refresh; in-state prices.)
| School | Sticker / yr | $75–110k families paid |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $19,461 | $10,359 |
| Louisiana State University at Alexandria | $15,550 | $10,794 |
| Louisiana Tech University | $24,280 | $15,674 |
| McNeese State University | $22,810 | $16,190 |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | $23,604 | $16,672 |
| Nicholls State University | $23,481 | $16,784 |
| University of New Orleans | $23,431 | $16,942 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | $24,932 | $17,003 |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $24,884 | $17,079 |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $25,431 | $17,777 |
| Southern University at New Orleans | $23,905 | $19,360 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $34,705 | $23,878 |
| Grambling State University | $25,367 | $24,525 |
| Southern University and A & M College | $26,341 | $25,292 |
"Paid" is the average net price reported to the U.S. Department of Education for aided in-state families at $75,000–$110,000 household income — planning data, not an offer. Out-of-state families typically pay more. Other income bands are on each school's page.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
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