Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a four-year, public school located in Natchitoches, LA.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

93% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 3,015 applied, 2,790 accepted, and 1,043 enrolled in NSU.
331 men and 712 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,030 SAT, 21 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,030 and ACT score is 21. The SAT score of 1030 is a little bit lower than average, 50 to 59 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total86610301163
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing448510610
Math418520553
ACT Score
Composite182124
Math161823
English172124
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $8,864 for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $9,758 for Louisiana residents and $20,546 for others.
Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

7,103 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $7,902.
For freshmen, 948 students (98%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $11,220.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 8,523 students enrolled NSU in 2025.
By gender, 2,546 men and 5,977 women students are enrolled.
There are 7,622 undergraduate and 901 graduate students.
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91 Major Programs

  • 53 programs through online
  • 24 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of NSU is 43%.
The retention rate is 71% for full-time and 71% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
43%
Retention Rate
71%
Students to Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 474 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for NSU and the average faculty salary is $64,064. The studetns to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
There are 889 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $55,787.
Number of Faculties
474
Average Faculty Salary
$64,064
Number of Staffs
889
Average Staff Salary
$55,787

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a member of Southland Conference.
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