Baton Rouge, LA · Public university · City (mid)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $9,940 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $17,198 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $9,366 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $24,483 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $17,701 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $6,782 less than the sticker price — about 28% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (6) | Football (122), Track & Field (60), Baseball (54), Basketball (16), Golf (6), Tennis (6) |
| Women’s varsity sports (8) | Track & Field (67), Soccer (30), Softball (27), Volleyball (21), Basketball (16), Bowling (8), Tennis (8), Golf (6) |
| Softball conference | SWAC |
| Head softball coach | Brittney Williams |
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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