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Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA
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McNeese State UniversityLake Charles, LA
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#12 in Federal Region VI Universities
Rankings*
#22 in Federal Region VI Universities
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$8,864 Louisiana Residents
$19,652 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$8,460 Louisiana Residents
$9,960 Out-of-State
expensive$9,758 Louisiana Residents
$20,546 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$8,497 Louisiana Residents
$9,997 Out-of-State
Less$6,866Average Financial Aid AmountMore$8,886
Admission
Lower1,050 SAT
21 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,080 SAT
21 ACT
Easier97.93%Acceptance RateTighter71.24%
Lower35.88%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable41.63%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger9,389Total EnrollmentSmaller6,230
Larger8,405Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller5,696
Larger984Graduate Student PopulationSmaller534
Larger5,349Online Student PopulationSmaller1,165
Completion & Outcomes
46%Graduate Rate46%
-Transfer-out Rate26%
Lower61%Retention RateHigher69%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityStudy Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,492)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,037)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,300)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,818)
Faculties
Less Students per Faculty17 to 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty19 to 1
551Number of faculties375
Lower$63,343Average Faculty SalaryHigher$66,791
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.