More selective than 18% of Louisiana colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $15,550. College Scorecard.
Higher than 20% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 18% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 20% of Louisiana colleges we cover and 18% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
LSUA acceptance rate & admissions
Of 706 applicants, Louisiana State University-Alexandria admitted 654 and 482 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 970–1220 on the SAT or 17–22 on the ACT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
LSUA tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Louisiana residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What LSUA costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of Louisiana State University-Alexandria took 4.2 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Louisiana. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,008 | $20,883 | 2.1 years |
| $30–48k | $5,075 | $21,163 | 2.2 years |
| $48–75k | $7,524 | $31,375 | 3.2 years |
| $75–110k | $10,794 | $45,011 | 4.6 years |
| $110k+ | $11,941 | $49,794 | 5.1 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.2 years, the average time graduates took (33% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($42,205) minus $32,488 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in LA (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $9,717 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
LSUA majors, earnings & careers
Louisiana State University-Alexandria offers 20 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Health & Medicine · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 5
- Science & Math · 3
- Business & Finance · 2
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 2
- Communications & Media · 1
- Education · 1
- Technology & Computing · 1
Highest-earning majors at LSUA
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $87,651 | $28,143 |
| Criminal Justice | $52,560 | $26,954 |
| Business Administration | $49,772 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $47,171 | $26,000 |
| Psychology | $44,069 | $27,000 |
Quick list of all 20 majors
- Accounting—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$49,772
- Chemistry—
- Communications—
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice$52,560
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- English—
- Health Administration—
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other—
- History—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$47,171
- Mathematics—
- Medical Laboratory Science—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Nursing$87,651
- Psychology$44,069
- Religious Studies—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Criminal Justice → Police officer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 3.5% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Alexandria
Overall prices in the Alexandria, LA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $995. Housing costs 46% below the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 60 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
No hazard rated high.
FEMA National Risk Index, Rapides Parish
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Rapides Parish at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare LSUA with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Louisiana by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | 92% | $7,065 | 34% | $42,205 | This school |
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 93% | $13,606 | 43% | $47,021 | |
| Nicholls State University | 91% | $12,947 | 54% | $45,454 | |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 | |
| McNeese State University | 78% | $12,493 | 47% | $46,453 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Louisiana State University-Alexandria would cost you $6,541 less per year than Northwestern State University of Louisiana, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Louisiana State University-Alexandria, mostly from more Louisiana State University-Alexandria students living at home, which lowers its average (−$4,356).
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana gives aided families $3,340 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | LSUA | NSU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $7,050 | $8,864 | −$1,814 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $1,300 | −$100 |
| Housing & meals | $9,598 | $10,617 | −$1,019 |
| Personal & travel | $3,332 | $5,924 | −$2,592 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,630 | −$1,274 | −$4,356 |
| Sticker price | $15,550 | $25,431 | −$9,881 |
| Average grants | −$8,485 | −$11,825 | +$3,340 |
| You pay | $7,065 | $13,606 | −$6,541 |
“+” means LSUA costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about LSUA
What is the LSUA acceptance rate?
Louisiana State University-Alexandria accepts 92% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 654 of 706 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 970–1220 on the SAT or 17–22 on the ACT.
How much does Louisiana State University-Alexandria cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $15,550 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $7,065 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $5,008 and families earning $110k+ pay $11,941.
How much do LSUA graduates earn?
Former Louisiana State University-Alexandria students earn a median $42,205 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the LSUA graduation rate?
34% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% return for their second year.
How long does a LSUA degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at Louisiana State University-Alexandria costs about $31,375 after grants ($7,524 a year for 4.2 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $42,205 ten years after starting, $9,717 more than high school graduates in Louisiana ($32,488), so the cost is repaid in 3.2 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Louisiana State University-Alexandria: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/louisiana-state-university-alexandria (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).