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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a medium, public institution located in Natchitoches, la. Founded in 1884, Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers undergraduate degrees in 73 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

7,898 undergraduates

$8,864 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Northwestern State University of Louisiana? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 93.7%

SAT score average 1090

ACT score average 20

Average high school GPA 3.37

Application fee $20

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northwestern State University of Louisiana is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

16 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Education and Teaching

Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Psychology, General

Biology, General

Social Work

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,864

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,617

Books & supplies $1,300

Other expenses $5,924

Cost of attendance* $26,705

Average financial aid package $16,551

Estimated cost $10,154 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,652

Additional expenses

Room & board $10,617

Books & supplies $1,300

Other expenses $5,924

Cost of attendance* $37,493

Average financial aid package $16,551

Estimated cost $20,942 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,898, with gender binary students split 29% male and 71% female.

Total enrollment

8,847

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

58%

African American %

25%

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northwestern State University of Louisiana, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports.

Campus info

175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71497

3183576001

https://www.nsula.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northwestern State University of Louisiana to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is located in Natchitoches, la.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

The acceptance rate for Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 94%.

What’s the average GPA for Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

The average high school GPA for Northwestern State University of Louisiana students was 3.37.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northwestern State University of Louisiana including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $106,820.

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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