Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $24,884. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Louisiana residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,418 | $24,146 |
| Housing & meals | $11,988 | $11,988 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $5,470 | $5,470 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,292 | −$4,292 |
| Total cost of attendance | $24,884 | $38,612 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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University of Louisiana at Lafayette net price compared with other Louisiana colleges
University of Louisiana at Lafayette has the 11th-lowest average net price of 25 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Nicholls State University | $12,947 | 54% | $45,454 |
| 8 | Louisiana Christian University | $13,113 | 44% | $51,700 |
| 9 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $13,154 | 45% | $46,482 |
| 10 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 |
| 11 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $13,530 | 53% | $47,089 |
| 12 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $13,606 | 43% | $47,021 |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | $14,810 | 13% | $34,042 |
| 14 | University of Holy Cross | $15,635 | 49% | $49,316 |
| 15 | Xavier University of Louisiana | $17,127 | 49% | $52,184 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Louisiana colleges →
Why University of Louisiana at Lafayette costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | 87% | $13,530 | 53% | $47,089 | This school |
| Louisiana Tech University | 86% | $11,864 | 64% | $52,279 | |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 | |
| Southeastern Louisiana University | 99% | $13,154 | 45% | $46,482 | |
| Nicholls State University | 91% | $12,947 | 54% | $45,454 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Louisiana at Lafayette would cost you $1,666 more per year than Louisiana Tech University, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Louisiana at Lafayette, mostly from higher housing & meal costs (+$2,541).
- Louisiana Tech University gives aided families $1,062 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Louisiana Tech University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $10,418 | $10,125 | +$293 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,590 | −$290 |
| Housing & meals | $11,988 | $9,447 | +$2,541 |
| Personal & travel | $5,470 | $3,603 | +$1,867 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,292 | −$485 | −$3,807 |
| Sticker price | $24,884 | $24,280 | +$604 |
| Average grants | −$11,354 | −$12,416 | +$1,062 |
| You pay | $13,530 | $11,864 | +$1,666 |
“+” means University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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.
University of Louisiana at Lafayette cost questions
How much is tuition at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
Tuition and fees are $10,418 a year for Louisiana residents and $24,146 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $24,884 a year for Louisiana residents living on campus and about $38,612 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at University of Louisiana at Lafayette?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,530 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,157; $48–75k pay $13,692; $110k+ pay $18,562. These figures are for Louisiana residents.
How much debt do University of Louisiana at Lafayette graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,991, and 6.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of Louisiana at Lafayette overview