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 2024-25 academic year and is subject to change.

Estimated Yearly Cost: 2024-25 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 2024 and Spring 2025

Student Living in a Residence Hall (On Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $27,422 $56,522
Food $5,232 $5,232
Housing  $9,464 $9,464
Books & Supplies $1,578 $1,578
Transportation $3,840 $3,840
Personal  $6,766 $6,766
Total $54,302 $83,402
 

Cost of Attendance: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

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

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $27,422 $56,522
Food $5,232 $5,232
Housing  $11,570 $11,570
Books & Supplies $1,578 $1,578
Transportation $3,840 $3,840
Personal  $6,766 $6,766
Total $56,408 $85,508
 

Cost of Attendance: Fall 2024 and Spring 2025

Student Living with Parent

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $27,422 $56,522
Food $1,600 $1,600
Housing  $6,792 $6,792
Books & Supplies $1,578 $1,578
Transportation $3,840 $3,840
Personal  $6,766 $6,766
Total $47,998 $77,098
 

Cost of Attendance: Summer 2024

Student Living in a Residence Hall (On Campus)

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $0 $0
Food $1,726 $1,726
Housing  $3,156 $3,156
Books & Supplies $0 $0
Transportation $1,280 $1,280
Personal  $2,256 $2,256
Total $8,418 $8,418
 

Cost of Attendance: Summer 2024

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  $3,156 $3,156
Books & Supplies $0 $0
Transportation $1,280 $1,280
Personal  $2,256 $2,256
Total $8,418 $8,418

 

Cost of Attendance: Summer 2024

Student Living iwith Parent

 

Louisiana Resident

Non-Louisiana Resident

Tuition & Fees $0 $0
Food $556 $556
Housing  $2,264 $2,264
Books & Supplies $0 $0
Transportation $1,280 $1,280
Personal  $2,256 $2,256
Total $6,356 $6,356

Cost Resources

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