Louisiana State University at Alexandria
Alexandria, LA · Highest award: Bachelor's
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 5,008 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 5,075 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 7,524 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 10,794 | |
| $110,001+ | 11,941 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $42,205 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 56% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1% | |
| Black | 22% | |
| Asian | 2% | |
| Two or more races | 13% | |
| Nonresident / international | 1% |
Other Four-year institutions in LA
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridges Christian College | Not reported | 0.0% | Not reported |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Not reported | 56.2% | $50,330 |
| Chamberlain University-Louisiana | Not reported | Not reported | $92,405 |
| Dillard University | Not reported | 43.3% | $39,196 |
| Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | Not reported | 45.5% | $59,419 |
| Grambling State University | $19,809 | 36.2% | $41,109 |
| Herzing University-New Orleans | Not reported | 15.4% | $36,909 |
| Louisiana Christian University | Not reported | 43.9% | $51,700 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-New Orleans | Not reported | Not reported | $78,495 |
| Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport | Not reported | Not reported | $74,671 |
| Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College | $19,151 | 68.8% | $61,251 |
| Louisiana State University-Shreveport | $7,022 | 37.5% | $47,477 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $87,651 | $88,910 | $28,143 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $83,238 | $80,813 | $27,900 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $52,560 | $55,378 | $26,954 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $49,772 | $68,257 | $26,000 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $47,171 | $53,072 | $26,000 |
| Psychology, General. | $44,069 | $50,706 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | $41,798 | $65,389 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | $34,129 | $44,125 | $15,725 |
| Mathematics. | Not reported | $69,562 | Not reported |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Chemistry. | Not reported | $65,120 | Not reported |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Not reported | $58,716 | Not reported |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Not reported | $34,272 | Not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Not reported | $57,472 | Not reported |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | Not reported | $75,975 | Not reported |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | Not reported | $68,245 | Not reported |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10