The University of Louisiana at Lafayette reported a 0.3% rise in in-state tuition fees for the 2022-23 school year, as per the latest figures released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Louisiana residents enrolled at the public university paid $10,382 this year, an increase of $36 from the $10,346 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Non-resident students faced tuition costs 132.2% higher than those for residents in 2022-23, amounting to $24,110. This represented a slight 0.1% increase from the $24,074 fee in 2021-22.
Approximately 96% of the undergraduate student body at the university are Louisiana residents, with around 3% coming from other states and 1% being international students.
Data indicates that 96% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 2,594 students obtained grants or scholarships amounting to $28.2 million, while 1,517 students secured student loans exceeding $9.5 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 9,421 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $92.4 million. Additionally, 5,645 students borrowed $35 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 1,402 | 49% | $8.2 million | $5,820 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 2,295 | 80% | $12.2 million | $5,314 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 1,681 | 59% | $7.8 million | $4,663 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 2,594 | 91% | $28.2 million | $10,869 |
| Federal student loans | 1,498 | 52% | $8 million | $5,314 |
| Other student loans | 133 | 5% | $1.6 million | $11,834 |
| Student loan aid | 1,517 | 53% | $9.5 million | $6,285 |
| Total student aid | 2,733 | 96% | $37.7 million | $13,804 |
