What is Differential Tuition?
In accordance with Act 790, amending Louisiana statute R.S. 17:3351(A)(5)(a), Louisiana universities may establish differential tuition rates for any undergraduate level programs deemed high-cost programs. High-cost programs will be referred to as Tier 2 programs while low-cost undergraduate programs will be referred to as Tier 1 programs. All graduate level programs are considered high-cost, or Tier 2, programs.
For comparison, the schedule at the bottom of this page shows the Fall 2025 Undergraduate Louisiana Resident tuition rates for Tier 1 & Tier 2 Undergraduate Programs. Differential tuition does not apply to online programs, or any other special pricing programs.