Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

What is the cost of studying for a year at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

For 2025-26, LSU's reported full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled $11,954 for Louisiana residents and $29,228 for nonresidents. The difference is largely in the required-fee amounts reported for the two residency categories, so comparing tuition alone would substantially understate the nonresident price.

• Louisiana-resident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $11,954.
• Nonresident undergraduate tuition and required fees: $29,228.
• Reported annual room and board: $15,686.
• Reported books and supplies: $1,084.

Adding those reported items produces approximately $28,724 for a resident student living with the stated room-and-board allowance, or $45,401 for a nonresident student. Neither is a complete cost-of-attendance budget: transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific charges can increase the total. Actual housing and meal-plan choices also matter. These are 2024-25 figures, not a quote for a later academic year.

Published charges differ from net price, which accounts for grant and scholarship aid. The reported average net price was $15,696 for students from families with annual incomes of $48,000 or less. That is a group average, not an individual aid offer. Students comparing options should use the budget and aid offer for the same academic year and confirm how LSU determines residency.

What are the work-study opportunities at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College?

LSU students can seek part-time campus jobs, and eligible students may qualify for Federal Work-Study through their financial-aid package. Work-Study is an employment program, not a grant paid automatically toward the bill.

Eligibility for Federal Work-Study generally depends on financial need and the FAFSA; receiving an award does not by itself secure a job. Students must find an available position, meet the employer's hiring requirements, and earn wages for hours worked. Ordinary student jobs may be open to applicants without a Work-Study award. LSU's student employment and career resources are useful starting points for identifying openings and distinguishing paid work from internships that carry academic credit.

Separately, LSU's career services offer individual career planning, résumé and interview assistance, job-search resources, employer recruiting, career fairs, and networking opportunities. These services can support exploration and applications, but their availability should not be confused with a verified job-placement outcome.