Tuition at LaSalle Tech rose by 4.9% for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the latest available information, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled in the private for-profit institution paid $10,800 this year, an increase of $500 from the $10,300 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 47% of the undergraduate students at the school are residents of Louisiana, while about 53% come from other states.
Data indicates that 87% of full-time undergraduates who began their studies at LaSalle Tech in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 136 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $602,374, and 133 students secured student loans exceeding $692,455.
Across all undergraduates, 281 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $914,906. Additionally, 291 students obtained federal student loans amounting to $1.1 million.
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 | 136 | 87% | $602,374 | $4,429 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 136 | 87% | $602,374 | $4,429 |
| Federal student loans | 133 | 85% | $692,455 | $5,206 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 133 | 85% | $692,455 | $5,206 |
| Total student aid | 136 | 87% | $1.3 million | $9,520 |
