Louisiana State University Tuition And Expenses
| Cost of Attendance | In-state: $29,704 Out-of-state: $46,381 |
|---|---|
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Tuition and Fees |
In-state: $11,374 Out-of-state: $28,051 |
|
Room and Board |
$11,750 |
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Books and Supplies |
$1,160 |
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Other Expenses |
$5,420 |
| Payment Plans | Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment |
Louisiana State University Applying For Financial Aid
| Web Site | Financial Aid Web Site |
|---|---|
| Net Price Calculator URL | Net Price Calculator URL |
| Application Deadline | Priority deadline April 1 |
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| Award Notification | On a rolling basis beginning December 15 |
| Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
| Forms Required | Cost to File |
|---|---|
| FAFSA Code is 002010 | Free |
| Institution's own form |
Louisiana State University Profile Of 2015-16 Financial Aid
| Financial Aid Applicants | 4,135 (73.6%) of freshmen |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 2,911 (70.4%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 2,882 (99.0%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 691 (24.0%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 71% |
| Average Award | $16,340 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 2,768 (96.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,465 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 1,951 (67.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,475 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 113 (3.9%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 973 (17.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,824 |
| Financial Aid Applicants | 14,289 (61.0%) of undergraduates |
|---|---|
| Found to Have Financial Need | 10,863 (76.0%) of applicants |
| Received Financial Aid | 10,598 (97.6%) of applicants with financial need |
| Need Fully Met | 2,173 (20.5%) of aid recipients |
| Average Percent of Need Met | 66% |
| Average Award | $16,020 |
|
Need-Based Gift |
Received by 9,308 (87.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $11,020 |
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Need-Based Self-Help |
Received by 7,788 (73.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,739 |
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Merit-Based Gift |
Received by 281 (2.7%) of aid recipients |
| Merit-Based Gift | 3,501 (14.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $4,299 |
| 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans | 42% |
|---|---|
| Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates | $24,699 |
| Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans | |
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Parents of Students
Receiving Aid |
17.0% |
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Parents of Students Not
Receiving Aid |
4.0% |
Louisiana State University Financial Aid Programs
| Federal Loans | Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans |
|---|---|
| State Loans | |
| Other Loans | College/university loans |
| Need-Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
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| Non-Need–Based Available | Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, ROTC scholarships |
| Academic Interest/Achievement Award Areas | Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, Mathematics, Agriculture, Physical Sciences, Architecture, Biological Sciences, Business, Computer Science, Education |
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Number of Awards |
1,083 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Creative Arts/Performance Award Areas | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
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Number of Awards |
99 |
|
Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Achievements/Activities Award Areas | Not reported |
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Number of Awards |
Not reported |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
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| Special Characteristics Award Areas | Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Out-of-State Students, Veterans |
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Number of Awards |
944 |
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Top Areas (By Money
Awarded) |
| Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
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| Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,000 |