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College costs in Louisiana

Last checked: 2026-10-26

This page lists the 3 pilot schools in Louisiana that are covered in this pilot. The lowest published total cost among them is $25,984 at Southern University and A & M College, for one year, in state. The full list of 300 pilot schools is on the homepage, and selection for the pilot is explained on the methodology page.

Louisiana averages

FigureAverage
Total cost for one year, in state$49,549
Total cost for one year, out of state$57,558
Average net price for one year$30,459
Acceptance rate46.2%

Averages on this page are simple averages across the pilot schools in Louisiana that publish each figure. They describe the schools listed on this site, not every college in the state.

Schools in Louisiana ranked by total cost

SchoolCityTotal cost, in stateTotal cost, out of stateAverage net price
Southern University and A & M CollegeBaton Rouge$25,984$33,334$18,937
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical CollegeBaton Rouge$35,218$51,895$21,808
Tulane University of LouisianaNew Orleans$87,446$87,446$50,631

Schools in Louisiana ranked by acceptance rate

SchoolAcceptance rate, fall 2023ApplicantsAdmitted
Tulane University of Louisiana14.6%27,9364,077
Southern University and A & M College49.9%12,2216,095
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College74.0%42,55831,491

Frequently asked questions

How much does college cost in Louisiana?

Across the 3 pilot schools in Louisiana that publish a total cost, the simple average total cost for one year is $49,549 for in state students. Individual schools on this page range from $25,984 upward.

What is the cheapest pilot school in Louisiana on this site?

By published total cost for one year, the lowest is Southern University and A & M College at $25,984 for in state students. Average net price can change the order, because grant aid differs by school.

What is the average acceptance rate in Louisiana?

Across the 3 pilot schools in Louisiana that publish a rate, the simple average acceptance rate is 46.2% for fall 2023.

Are these every college in Louisiana?

No. This pilot covers 300 schools nationwide, chosen by measured search demand, selectivity, and enrollment, with at least one school in every state. The Louisiana page lists only the pilot schools in the state.

Sources: the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System and College Scorecard, United States Department of Education. See the methodology page for sources, years, and how averages are worked out.