Graduate Student Cost | LSU Financial Aid & Scholarships

Graduate Program Student Cost

Estimated Yearly Cost

Estimated yearly cost is an estimate of the cost for the upcoming academic year based on the actual cost for the current academic year. The estimated cost below is based on the 2024-25 academic year and is subject to change.

Estimated Yearly Cost: 2024-25 Louisiana Resident Non-Louisiana Resident
Tuition & Fees (9 credit hours per semester) $12,533  $29,448

Cost of Attendance

Cost of attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial aid and scholarships a student can receive. Cost of attendance does not represent an amount you will owe to the university. COA includes tuition and fees, food and housing, allowances for books and supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous/personal expenses. Students with an unusual expense that might affect their COA can contact Financial Aid to determine if an increase is appropriate.

Note 1: A computer cost may be added for students who purchase a computer for their major or residential college. The computer does not have to be required by the college or major to be added to the COA. The cost may be given each year with documentation of purchase of up to $1,200.

Note 2: A cost for Federal Loan Origination Fees will be added for those students who accept a Federal Stafford Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and/or Plus Loan.

Note 3:  A cost of obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional license will be added to the student’s Cost of Attendance if required by the program. 

Note 4:  The cost of the Summer sessions references a student taking 6 or more hours.

Cost of Attendance:  Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

Student Living in a Residence Hall (On Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $12,534 $29,450
Food $5,232 $5,232
Housing $9,464 $9,464
Books & Supplies $906 $906
Transportation $3,840 $3,840
Personal  $4,044 $4,044
Total $36,020 $52,936

 

Cost of Attendance:  Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

Student Living in an Apartment (On Campus or Off Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $12,534 $29,450
Food $5,232 $5,232
Housing $11,570 $11,570
Books & Supplies $906 $906
Transportation $3,840 $3,840
Personal  $4,044 $4,044
Total $38,126 $55,042

 

Cost of Attendance:  Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

Student Living with Parent

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $12,534 $29,450
Food $1,600 $1,600
Housing $6,792 $6,792
Books & Supplies $906 $906
Transportation $3,840 $3,840
Personal  $4,044 $4,044
Total $29,716 $46,632

 

Cost of Attendance:  First and Second Summer 2024

Student Living in a Residence Hall (On Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $3,289 $7,537
Food $1,726 $1,726
Housing $3,156 $3,156
Books & Supplies $453 $453
Transportation $1,280 $1,280
Personal  $1,348 $1,348
Total $11,252 $15,500

 

Cost of Attendance:  First and Second Summer 2024

Student Living in an Apartment (On Campus or Off Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $3,289 $7,537
Food $1,726 $1,726
Housing $3,156 $3,156
Books & Supplies $453 $453
Transportation $1,280 $1,280
Personal  $1,348 $1,348
Total $11,252 $15,500

 

Cost of Attendance:  First and Second Summer 2024

Student Living with Parent

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $3,289 $7,537
Food $556 $556
Housing $2,264 $2,264
Books & Supplies $453 $453
Transportation $1,280 $1,280
Personal  $1,348 $1,348
Total $9,190 $13,438

 

Cost of Attendance:  First or Second Summer 2024

Student Living in a Residence Hall (On Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $3,289 $7,537
Food $863 $863
Housing $1,578 $1,578
Books & Supplies $453 $453
Transportation $640 $640
Personal  $674 $674
Total $7,497

$11,745

 

Cost of Attendance:  First or Second Summer 2024

Student Living in an Apartment (On Campus or Off Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $3,289 $7,537
Food $863 $863
Housing $1,578 $1,578
Books & Supplies $453 $453
Transportation $640 $640
Personal  $674 $674
Total $7,497 $11,745

 

Cost of Attendance:  First or Second Summer 2024

Student Living with Parent

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $3,289 $7,537
Food $278 $278
Housing $1,132 $1,132
Books & Supplies $453 $453
Transportation $674 $674
Personal  $640 $640
Total $6,466 $10,714

Cost Resources

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