Lake Charles, LA · Public university · City (small)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $8,440 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $9,940 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,878 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $20,355 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $10,768 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $9,587 less than the sticker price — about 47% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (4) | Football (117), Track & Field (98), Baseball (41), Basketball (15) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (83), Soccer (36), Softball (25), Volleyball (21), Basketball (15), Beach Volleyball (13), Tennis (8) |
| Softball conference | Southland |
| Head softball coach | James Landreneau |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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