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Costs & Tuition
Discover a wealth of information about LSUA's expenses and a wide range of financial support options.
The purpose of this page is to equip you with the knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about funding your education.
Please note
: tuition and fees are subject to change for the Fall 2026 semester.
Resident Student (Louisiana Resident)
Tuition & Fees (based on 12 semester hours)
$ 3,465.95
Textbooks & School Supplies (estimate)
$ 650.00
TOTAL
$ 4,115.95
Non-Resident Student (Out-of-State)
Tuition & Fees (based on 12 semester hours)
$ 7,097.83
Textbooks & School Supplies (estimate)
$ 650.00
TOTAL
$ 7,747.83
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Tuition & Fees Breakdown
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Four Star Promise
In-State Tuition is available for all Arkansas, Mississippi, & Texas students who apply before April 15. This option is for applicants applying to LSUA for the first time. Out-of-state fee waivers are available for high-achieving students.
*Students enrolled in 100% online programs are not eligible for scholarships.
How Do I Apply for the Four Star Promise?
LSUA does not require a separate application to qualify for the Four Star Promise. The Out-of-State Fee Waiver will be awarded automatically based on information submitted on the student's LSUA application for admission. No applications submitted and paid after
April 15
will qualify for the Four-Star Promise.
What if I don’t live in Louisiana or a Bordering State?
Non-resident first-time students who have a 2.25 high school GPA and either a 21 ACT or 1030 SAT score will qualify for an Out-of-State Fee Waiver, which brings the tuition cost down to that of our Louisiana residents.
What Additional Scholarships May Be Available?
LSUA allows students to qualify for a wide range of scholarships. Any first-time freshman or transfer student with at least a 2.5 Cumulative GPA may be eligible for an automatic academic scholarship. Please check out our scholarship calculator to see what you may qualify for.
Louisiana residency status is determined by the Admissions Office.
Review the Louisiana Residence Status Policy.
Students interested in qualifying for an Out-of-State Fee Waiver must meet one of the two options below. To be evaluated for Out-of-State Fee Waiver consideration, a student must first complete an LSUA
application for admissions.
Out-of-State Fee Waiver
- For entering
first year freshmen
, students must have a 2.25 cumulative High School GPA and a minimum 21 ACT or 1030 SAT score and be eligible for College Level English and Mathematics. For entering
transfers
, students must meet all admission requirements with a cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Four-Star Promise
- Residents of the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and Texas are eligible for an Out-of-State Fee Waiver as long as they apply for admissions by May 1st.
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