LSU Shreveport 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,327

Cost of attendance at Louisiana State University-Shreveport in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$20,481

Cost of attendance at Louisiana State University-Shreveport in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Louisiana State University-Shreveport was $8,092. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at LSU Shreveport

LSU Shreveport net price calculator

$8,092

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Louisiana and nationwide.

Louisiana's average	$12,746
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of LSU Shreveport for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$8,092	$584 (7%)	$7,418	$7,201	$9,327	$16,081	$15,905
2021	$8,676	$158 (2%)	$7,171	$8,295	$11,179	$12,489	$12,039
2020	$8,834	$212 (2%)	$8,200	$7,698	$10,194	$12,248	$13,366
2019	$8,622	$771 (8%)	$7,747	$7,760	$10,111	$13,387	$14,947
2018	$9,393	$1,119 (14%)	$7,822	$8,835	$10,652	$13,537	$12,568
2017	$8,274	$1,431 (21%)	$7,610	$8,713	$10,853	$13,056	$13,260
2016	$6,843	$590 (8%)	$5,758	$6,601	$9,003	$10,097	$9,256
2015	$7,433	$391 (6%)	$6,985	$6,318	$9,054	$10,129	$10,755
2014	$7,042	--	$6,097	$6,795	$7,873	$11,283	$10,196

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Louisiana State University-Shreveport's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$23,749	$352 (2%)	$7,327	$15,122	$1,300
2021	$23,397	$16	$7,160	$14,937	$1,300
2020	$23,413	$476 (2%)	$7,327	$14,786	$1,300
2019	$22,937	$1,259 (6%)	$7,327	$14,310	$1,300
2018	$21,678	$320 (1%)	$7,166	$13,212	$1,300
2017	$21,358	$243 (1%)	$7,146	$12,992	$1,220
2016	$21,115	$1,146 (6%)	$6,903	$12,992	$1,220
2015	$19,969	$747 (4%)	$6,168	$12,601	$1,200
2014	$19,222	$871 (5%)	$5,607	$12,415	$1,200
2013	$18,351	--	$4,943	$12,208	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does LSU Shreveport provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 351 dormitories available to its students at $6,300 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at LSU Shreveport is $700 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: LSU Shreveport estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, LSU Shreveport estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,290

If living off-campus, with family: $5,190

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,190
How much is LSU Shreveport application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $20 and $20 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: LSU Shreveport offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Louisiana State University-Shreveport cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$236	$344
For out-of-state students	$236	$344

Housing and Meal

Louisiana State University-Shreveport offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Louisiana State University-Shreveport for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	$6,300	N/A	351
2021	N/A	$6,300	N/A	351
2020	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
2019	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
2018	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
2017	N/A	N/A	N/A	0
2016	N/A	N/A	N/A	0

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Louisiana State University-Shreveport during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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