Cost to Attend

The University offers a quality education at an affordable price. Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ 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 and fees, as well as housing and food for on-campus residents, are the only costs that are paid directly to the University. Housing and food amounts for commuter and off-campus students are estimates of what costs a student could incur. Books, supplies, and other costs will vary for each student. 

Estimated Cost of Attendance (COA)

2025-2026 Aid Year

Annual Cost¹With Parent (Commuter)Campus HousingOff Campus
Tuition & Fees²$11,148$11,148$11,148
Books & Supplies$ 1,385$ 1,385$ 1,385
Personal/Miscellaneous$2,665$2,665$2,665
Transportation$ 3,650$ 3,650$3,650
Housing$ 2,765$7,977$7,977
Food$4,758$6,322$6,322
TOTAL$26,371$33,147$33,147

¹ Includes fall and spring semesters.
² Based on 12 hrs of enrollment. Out-of-state residents add $13,728.