Cost of LSUA
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $18,580 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $7,050 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $14,650 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $10,928 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,384 |
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| Average net price after aid | $12,105 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $12,907 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,785 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $8,984 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $13,671 |
| $110,001+ | $15,346 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with LSUA's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at LSUA
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (21)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 150 | $90,721 | $18,750 |
| Accounting and Related Services | 169 | $50,158 | $21,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 146 | $49,714 | $23,618 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 71 | $46,451 | $23,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 200 | $43,268 | $19,300 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 18 | $40,318 | — |
| Psychology | 216 | $35,618 | $19,513 |
| English Language and Literature | 62 | $30,409 | $20,550 |
| Biology | 42 | — | — |
| Chemistry | 8 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 29 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies | 28 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | — | — |
| Computer Science | 15 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 3 | — | — |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 59 | — | $23,614 |
| History | 14 | — | — |
| Mathematics | 80 | — | $11,848 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 6 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 21 | — | — |
Certificate programs (6)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Accounting and Related Services | 44 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | — | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 58 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 4 | — | — |
Associate's degree programs (5)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 157 | $71,652 | $23,065 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 108 | $33,748 | $10,775 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 16 | — | — |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 11 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in Louisiana
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Natchitoches | $12,842 | 93% | $51,238 |
| Southern University and A & M College | Baton Rouge | $18,631 | 35% | $47,186 |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe | $12,218 | 85% | $49,742 |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles | $11,228 | 78% | $50,152 |
| Nicholls State University | Thibodaux | $13,357 | 91% | $49,144 |
| University of New Orleans | New Orleans | $7,761 | 74% | $53,518 |
| Grambling State University | Grambling | $19,214 | 45% | $41,535 |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston | $11,959 | 86% | $58,121 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is LSUA's acceptance rate?
Louisiana State University at Alexandria admits 92% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,022 on the SAT.
How much does LSUA cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $18,580 a year (tuition and fees: $7,050 in-state, $14,650 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,105 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,907.
How much do LSUA graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $46,481 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 23rd of 27 similar colleges in Louisiana. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($90,721 a year after graduation).
What is LSUA's graduation rate?
29% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.