Northwestern State University of Louisiana

#11 in Louisiana

4-years Public College In Natchitoches, LA

OverviewAdmissionCost Of AttendanceStudent PopulationGraduation RateArea Of Study
Northwestern State University of Louisiana (referred to as NSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Natchitoches, LA. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $8,864 for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 9,389 and student to faculty ratio is 5.88% (17 to 1).The highest degree offered at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$8,864 (Louisiana Residents) $19,652 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate97.93%
Student Population9,389
Test Scores1,050 (SAT) 21 (ACT)
Graduation Rate46%
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (7/1/1941 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $8,864 for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $9,758 for Louisiana residents and $20,546 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers the alternative tuition plans. 90 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $6,866 (exclude student loans).
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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 97.93% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.88%. The average SAT score is 1,050 and the average ACT score is 21. Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 9,389 students are attending at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (8,405 undergraduate students). There are 320 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 231 part-time faculty working for Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 780 (full-time) and 233 (part-time). The graduation rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 46% and the retention rate is 61% at the school.
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Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Northwestern State University of Louisiana campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Mission Statement
Northwestern State University is a responsive, student-oriented institution that is committed to the creation, dissemination, and acquisition of knowledge through teaching, research, and service. The University maintains as its highest priority excellence in teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs. Northwestern State University will prepare its students to become productive members of society and will promote economic development and improvements in the quality of life of the citizens in its region.
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