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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Acceptance Rate 97.93 %
SAT Average 1,050
Tuition & Fees $19,652
($8,864)
Student Population 9,389
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $6,866

Academic Overview

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Campus, Natchitoches, LA
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public, four-years institute located in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $8,864 for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $9,758 for Louisiana residents and $20,546 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,389 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 97.93% and the graduation rate is 46% last year.
The salary after graduation from Northwestern State University of Louisiana varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $39,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, NSU's tuition & fees is $8,864 for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $9,758 for in-state students and $20,546 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Louisiana ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$8,864$19,652
Graduate$9,758$20,546
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at NSU. The acceptance rate of NSU is 97.93% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 35.88%. The average graduation rate is 46% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,866 and 90% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,389 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 97.93 %.
Acceptance Rate
97.93%
Graduation Rate for Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 46 %
Graduation Rate
46%
Retention Rate for Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 61 %
Retention Rate
61%
Student Population for Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 9,389
Student Population
9,389
Student to Faculty Ratio for Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 17 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $6,866 at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
Financial Aid Amount
$6,866

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Phone318-357-6011
WEBhttps://www.nsula.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.nsula.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationhttps://www.nsula.edu/futurestudents/how-to-apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.nsula.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.nsula.edu/NetPriceCalculator/
Veterans Tuitionwww.nsula.edu/registrar/veterans-affairs/
Athleticnsudemons.com/sports/2016/3/30/COMP_1111153442.aspx?id=951
Disability Servicehttps://www.nsula.edu/disabilitysupport/

Offered Degrees

NSU offers 91 major programs through online and on-site education where 54 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's41
Bachelor's3515
Master's2117
Doctorate (Research)11
Doctorate (Practical)11
Less Than 1 Year Certificate73
Post-Bachelor's Certificate1512
Post-Master's Certificate74

Special Learning Opportunities

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,492)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,300)

Veterans Benefits

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges