Veterinary Medicine Student Cost | LSU Financial Aid & Scholarships

Veterinary Medicine Student Cost

Estimated Yearly Cost

Estimated yearly cost is an estimate of the cost for the upcoming academic year based on the actual cost for the current academic year. The estimated cost below is based on the 2023-24 academic year and is subject to change.

Estimated Yearly Cost: 2023-24 Louisiana Resident Non-Louisiana Resident
Tuition & Fees (12 credit hours per semester) $27,391  $56,491

Cost of Attendance

Cost of attendance (COA) is the maximum amount of financial aid and scholarships a student can receive. Cost of attendance does not represent an amount you will owe to the university. COA includes tuition and fees, food and housing, allowances for books and supplies, transportation, and miscellaneous/personal expenses. Students with an unusual expense that might affect their COA can contact Financial Aid to determine if an increase is appropriate.

Note 1: A computer cost may be added for students who purchase a computer for their major or residential college. The computer does not have to be required by the college or major to be added to the COA. The cost may be given each year with documentation of purchase of up to $1,200.

Note 2: A cost for Federal Loan Origination Fees will be added for those students who accept a Federal Stafford Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized, and/or Plus Loan.

Note 3:  A cost for obtaining a license, certification, or a first professional license will be added to the student’s Cost of Attendance if required by the program. 

Note 4: The cost for the Summer sessions references a student taking 3 or more hours.

 

Cost of Attendance: Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

Student Living in a Residence Hall (On Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $27,422 $56,522
Food $5,192 $5,192
Housing  $9,044 $9,044
Books & Supplies $1,578 $1,578
Transportation $3,840 $3,840
Personal  $6,766 $6,766
Total $53,842 $82,942
 

Cost of Attendance: Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

Student Living in an Apartment (On Campus or Off Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $27,422 $56,522
Food $5,192 $5,192
Housing  $11,030 $11,030
Books & Supplies $1,578 $1,578
Transportation $3,840 $3,840
Personal  $6,766 $6,766
Total $55,828 $84,928
 

Cost of Attendance: Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

Student Living with Parent

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $27,422 $56,522
Food $1,600 $1,600
Housing  $6,462 $6,462
Books & Supplies $1,578 $1,578
Transportation $3,840 $3,840
Personal  $6,766 $6,766
Total $47,668 $76,768
 

Cost of Attendance: Summer 2023

Student Living in a Residence Hall (On Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $0 $0
Food $1,726 $1,726
Housing  $3,036 $3,036
Books & Supplies $0 $0
Transportation $1,280 $1,280
Personal  $2,256 $2,256
Total $8,298 $8,298
 

Cost of Attendance: Summer 2023

Student Living in an Apartment (On Campus or Off Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $0 $0
Food $1,726 $1,726
Housing  $3,036 $3,036
Books & Supplies $0 $0
Transportation $1,280 $1,280
Personal  $2,256 $2,256
Total $8,298 $8,298

 

Cost of Attendance: Summer 2023

Student Living iwith Parent

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $0 $0
Food $556 $556
Housing  $2,154 $2,154
Books & Supplies $0 $0
Transportation $1,280 $1,280
Personal  $2,256 $2,256
Total $6,246 $6,246

Cost Resources

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