LSU’s Office of Communications announced upcoming changes to students’ fee bills for the 2025-2026 academic year, including tiered tuition and increased fees. 

All students will see an increase of $11.90 per a max of 15 credit hours to their student excellence fee, with a portion of the amount dedicated to the construction of a new learning commons according to an email sent Wednesday evening.

Additionally, the university will now charge undergraduate and graduate students dependent on their major, dividing degree programs into two tiers. 

“Tier 2” programs, called “high-cost” programs, will experience an increase of $8 per credit hour, the email reads. These programs include majors like accounting, computer science and theatre. “Tier 1” programs such as political science, English and mass communication, will not see a tuition increase.

For example, a student enrolled in a Tier 2 program taking 15 credit hours would see a $298.50 increase in their fee bill this fall.

Students in the Center for Freshman Year will not experience tiered tuition increases until they are admitted into their senior colleges. However, UCFY students will pay an additional $8 per credit hour for “enhanced academic advising services.”

Program-specific increases were made possible by the passage of Act 790, which took effect on Aug. 1. 

“These are not actions we take lightly, which is why we have not made changes for the last seven years,” the email reads. “The change to tuition and fees outlined above will ensure you have continued access to world-class faculty mentors, cutting-edge facilities and technology, hands-on learning experiences and internships with top companies, and student success support.”

To view which programs are in which tier, click here.