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Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:12 pm
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:12 pm
I recently turned 75, went to LSU in 1967 and graduated in 1970. Just out of curiosity I checked to see how much it costs to attend LSU now. It is estimated at $140,000 for four years. When I graduated I had spent $3,000 including room and board. I know times have changed, but I am shocked. This is for in-state students! Again, delete this if out of place!
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Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:13 pm to Cajunbrew
this is what happens when people ask for "free education"
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:14 pm to Cajunbrew
Congrats on 75. I'm just hoping to make it to 35
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:14 pm to Cajunbrew
Its always about the money.
Til the government stops writing the checks the colleges can charge whatever they want.
Til the government stops writing the checks the colleges can charge whatever they want.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:15 pm to Cajunbrew
Most students pick up multiple scholarships at big public schools like LSU, so this figure doesn't tell the whole story.
Also, is that figure for out of state students? $140k for 4 years in-state at LSU seems high.
Also, is that figure for out of state students? $140k for 4 years in-state at LSU seems high.
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 6:16 pm
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:15 pm to Cajunbrew
Are you Vince McMahon?
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:15 pm to Cajunbrew
Yes. Everything has gotten more expensive since the late 60’s. I’ll probably shocked 50 years from now as well. Was this a question, or are you a time traveler from 1970?
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:16 pm to BlindedMeWithScience
I went to google, the amount is for in-state.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:17 pm to pioneerbasketball
Sorry, who?
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:19 pm to JohnnyRebel
You don’t really want to hear my answer 
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:23 pm to Cajunbrew
It was like 50K for 4 years when I graduated HS 20 years ago.
Damn.
Damn.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:26 pm to Cajunbrew
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You don’t really want to hear my answer
I’d surprise you. I’m actually a time traveler myself, from 1992. It’s just taken me 31 years to get here.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:29 pm to JohnnyRebel
Mmmm were you at the 1958 LSU- Ole Miss game?
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:31 pm to Cajunbrew
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Just out of curiosity I checked to see how much it costs to attend LSU now. It is estimated at $140,000 for four years.
All of the in-state kids have TOPS and don’t have to pay close to that amount.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:31 pm to pioneerbasketball
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Its always about the money.
Til the government stops writing the checks
the colleges can charge whatever they want.
Correct
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:32 pm to Cajunbrew
Do some research on how public land grant institutions are operated and financed.
Time to start waking up.
Time to start waking up.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:34 pm to MetryMauler
Glad to hear. Thanks for the info.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:41 pm to Cajunbrew
As soon as Georgia implemented the Hope Scholarship (lottery money), the tuition skyrocketed because there's no supply and demand system in place at that point. People weren't actually having to pay the full cost, it was paid for by lottery ticket buyers. Instant free money for the universities so they expanded and started letting as many people in as possible.
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:43 pm to Cajunbrew
Tuition (not including housing and food) for in-state is only $11,954. 4 years equals $48K.
$3,000 in 1967 is worth $27,552 in 2024 due to inflation.
I shared an absolute crap college apartment with a buddy of mine in 1995 for $4800 each per year. Adjusted for inflation, that would be $9,661 today.
LSU’s dorms are $9,044/year.
I also imagine the amenities available (fitness center, career center, sporting venues, etc) are also better than what existed back in the 60s.
It’s not quite the drastic growth people claim.
$3,000 in 1967 is worth $27,552 in 2024 due to inflation.
I shared an absolute crap college apartment with a buddy of mine in 1995 for $4800 each per year. Adjusted for inflation, that would be $9,661 today.
LSU’s dorms are $9,044/year.
I also imagine the amenities available (fitness center, career center, sporting venues, etc) are also better than what existed back in the 60s.
It’s not quite the drastic growth people claim.
This post was edited on 1/25/24 at 6:52 pm
Posted on 1/25/24 at 6:46 pm to BornAndRaised_LA
Good point 
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