University of Holy Cross View More Rivals | Northwestern State University of Louisiana![]() View More Rivals | |
Rankings | #8 in Louisiana | |
Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
New Orleans, LA | Location | Natchitoches, LA |
Known as | NSU | |
Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$16,160 | Undergraduate | $8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state |
$15,350 | Graduate | $9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state |
$6,136 | Financial Aid | $6,866 |
Admission | ||
Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $25 graduate | |
46.15% | Acceptance Rate | 80.29% |
9.95% | Yield | 43.56% |
Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | |
Student Population | ||
1,120 | Total Students | 9,389 |
774 | Undergraduate | 8,405 |
346 | Graduate | 984 |
468 | Online Enrollment | 5,349 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
36% | Graduation Rate | 46% |
43% | Transfer-out Rate | |
76% | Retention Rate | 61% |
$40,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $39,600 |
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 115) $7,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs |
Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
69 Full-time 85 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 320 Full-time 231 Part-time |
123 Full-time 105 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 780 Full-time 233 Part-time |
$68,365 for Faculties $56,259 Part-time | Average Salary | $60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time |