| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 34 | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
The 2025 tuition & fees is $8,864 for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for out-of-state students.
Total 4,083 students out of total 8,523 students have enrolled online exclusively. Last year, total 1,648 students have completed their degree/certificate program through distance learning.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
| School Name | Northwestern State University of Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Type | Four-year, Public |
| Address | 175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA |
| Online Students | 4,083 Enrolled Online Exclusively 2,856 Enrolled in Some Online Courses |
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | In-State$8,864 Out-of-State$19,652 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | In-State$9,758 Out-of-State$20,546 |
| Student to Faculty | 16:1 (6.25%) |
| Online Degree Programs | |
| Total | 54 Programs |
| Certificate | 2 Programs |
| Associates | 1 Programs |
| Bachelors | 15 Programs |
| Masters | 19 Programs |
| Doctorate | 2 Programs |
| Post-Graduate | 15 Programs |
The following table and chart describe 2024-2025 tuition & fees and costs trends over last 5 years at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Each cost is an average amount over the all offered programs. For Louisiana residents, the tuition & fees are $8,864 and $19,652 for non-Louisiana residents. For graduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees is $9,758 and $20,546 for out-of-state students.
The cost per credit hour for part-time students or overload credits of full-time students is $420 for Louisiana residents and $420 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The costs per credit hour for graduate programs is $484 for Louisiana residents and $935 for out-of-state students.
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (In-State) | $8,672 | $8,672 | $8,672 | $8,864 | $8,864 |
| Undergraduate (Out-of-State) | $19,460 | $19,460 | $19,460 | $19,652 | $19,652 |
| Graduate (In-State) | $9,614 | $9,614 | $9,614 | $9,758 | $9,758 |
| Graduate (Out-of-State) | $20,402 | $20,402 | $20,402 | $20,546 | $20,546 |
| 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 | 2022-2023 | 2023-2024 | 2024-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate (In-State) | $412 | $412 | $412 | $420 | $420 |
| Undergraduate (Out-of-State) | $412 | $412 | $412 | $420 | $420 |
| Graduate (In-State) | $476 | $476 | $476 | $484 | $484 |
| Graduate (Out-of-State) | $927 | $927 | $927 | $935 | $935 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers 93 degree programs through Certificate, Associates, Bachelors, Masters, Doctorate, Post-Graduate Certificate programs. Of that, 54 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 2 Certificate, 1 Associates, 15 Bachelors, 19 Masters, 2 Doctorate, 15 Post-Bachelors or Post-Masters.
The following table summarizes the number of degree programs by degree types.
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Programs | 2 | 1 | 15 | 19 | 2 | 15 |
| Overall Programs | 9 | 4 | 35 | 23 | 2 | 20 |
Following tables list online programs with offered degrees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.
It includes the completers through on-campus classes and hybrid on/offline classes as well as completely online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.
You may want to see all online schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Information Science/Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 34 | 2 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Educational Leadership and Administration | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 8 | NOT OFFERED | 4 |
| Special Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | 7 |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 2 |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 5 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 14 | NOT OFFERED | 6 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 15 | NOT OFFERED | 4 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 8 | NOT OFFERED | 7 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 1 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Reading Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Computer Teacher Education | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Education (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 4 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development and Family Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 50 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 14 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 1 |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 29 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| General Studies | NOT OFFERED | 245 | 115 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 17 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 110 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 46 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 9 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services (other) | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 53 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Art/Art Studies | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 7 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | 64 | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 6 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | NOT OFFERED | ONLY IN CLASSROOM | 293 | 70 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Nursing Practice | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 13 | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 3 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Accounting | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 38 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
| Certificate | Associates | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate | Post-Graduate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | 11 | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED | NOT OFFERED |
At Northwestern State University of Louisiana, there are 8,523 students including in both undergraduate and graduate schools, with full-time and part-time status. Of that, 6,939 students were attending classes through distance learning (4,083 students are enrolled exclusively and 2,856 are enrolled in some online courses).
| Total Enrollment | 8,523 | |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 4,083 | |
| Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses | 2,856 | |
| Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses | 1,584 |
By location where enrolled students live, out of a total of 4,083 enrolled exclusively in online courses, 3,793 Louisiana Residents were enrolled in online classes exclusively, 290 students living in the U.S. States other than Louisiana, and 0 non-U.S. students enrolled in online courses.
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 4,083 | |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana Resident | 3,793 | |
| Other State In U.S. | 290 | |
| Outside of U.S. | 0 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses | 4,083 | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 3,318 | |
| Graduate | 765 |
| Enrolled Exclusively in Undergraduate Online Courses | 3,318 | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree/Certificate Seeking | 2,118 | |
| Non-Degree/Certificate Seeking | 1,200 |