Northwestern State University of Louisiana View More Rivals | Nicholls State University View More Rivals | |
#8 in Louisiana | Rankings | #7 in Louisiana |
Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
Natchitoches, LA | Location | Thibodaux, LA |
NSU | Known as | Nicholls State |
1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
Tuition & Fees | ||
$8,864 Louisiana residents $19,652 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $8,173 Louisiana residents $9,266 out-of-state |
$9,758 Louisiana residents $20,546 out-of-state | Graduate | $8,254 Louisiana residents $9,347 out-of-state |
$6,866 | Financial Aid | $7,372 |
Admission | ||
$20 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $20 undergraduate $36 graduate |
80.29% | Acceptance Rate | 93.74% |
43.56% | Yield | 50.54% |
1,050 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,025 SAT, 21 ACT |
Student Population | ||
9,389 | Total Students | 5,883 |
8,405 | Undergraduate | 5,314 |
984 | Graduate | 569 |
5,349 | Online Enrollment | 1,271 |
Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
46% | Graduation Rate | 45% |
Transfer-out Rate | 27% | |
61% | Retention Rate | 75% |
$39,600 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,800 |
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 |
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492) $6,152 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,427) $6,914 average annual costs |
✔ (19 meals per week) $4,300 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
Faculties and Staffs | ||
17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
320 Full-time 231 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 268 Full-time 68 Part-time |
780 Full-time 233 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 669 Full-time 71 Part-time |
$60,188 for Faculties $48,404 Part-time | Average Salary | $58,868 for Faculties $45,027 Part-time |