Estimated Costs
The University offers a quality education at an affordable price. UL Lafayette is one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education, according to the Princeton Review.
The figures listed below are used for budgeting purposes and eligibility for need-based aid for the academic year. Your actual bill will differ from these estimates — they are provided for planning purposes only.
Tuition & Fees and Housing & Food for on-campus housing are the only costs that are paid directly to the University. Books & Supplies and Other Costs will vary for each student. The Housing & Food amounts for the commuter and off-campus students are estimates of what costs a student could incur.
Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)
2022-2023 Aid Year
| Annual Cost¹ | With Parent (Commuter) | Campus Housing | Off Campus |
| Tuition & Fees² | $10,346 | $10,346 | $10,346 |
| Books & Supplies | $ 1,300 | $ 1,300 | $ 1,300 |
| Other Costs | $ 5,470 | $ 5,470 | $ 5,470 |
| Housing & Food | $ 3,722 | $12,028 | $12,028 |
| TOTAL | $20,838 | $29,144 | $29,144 |
2023-2024 Aid Year
| Annual Cost¹ | With Parent (Commuter) | Campus Housing | Off Campus |
| Tuition & Fees² | $10,382 | $10,382 | $10,382 |
| Books & Supplies | $ 1,300 | $ 1,300 | $ 1,300 |
| Other Costs | $ 5,470 | $ 5,470 | $ 5,470 |
| Housing & Food | $ 4,031 | $13,959 | $13,959 |
| TOTAL | $21,183 | $31,111 | $31,111 |
¹ Includes fall and spring semesters.
² Based on 12 hrs of enrollment. Out-of-state residents add $13,728.
Tuition & Fees
See the breakdown of tuition and fees by semester. How much you pay in tuition and fees each semester is based on a few factors:
- Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student
- How many credit hours you're taking that semester and
- Whether you're an in-state, out-of-state, or international student
Estimated Semester Costs
Determine what your costs will probably be for each semester using the Estimated Costs Worksheet.
You can also use the University's Net Price Calculator to determine how much you would be required to pay to attend UL Lafayette.
Online Programs
Online students enrolled in 100% online programs pay a flat-rate, per-credit-hour tuition rate.
Online Undergraduate students pay $380 per credit hour; online Graduate students pay $480 per credit hour.
For more information about our online programs and cost, visit online.louisiana.edu.
Apply for Financial Aid
Learn more about how to apply for financial aid.