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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Also known as: NSU | NSULA | Northwestern State University | Northwestern | NwSU

📍 Natchitoches, Louisiana🏛️ Town Setting👥 5,519 Undergrads🔗 www.nsula.edu

Overview

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is an medium public research university in Natchitoches, Louisiana. It enrolls about 5,519 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 93%. Graduates earn a median of $47,021 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

93%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,088

448–610

Net Price

$13,606

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

43%

Retention

71%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$47,021

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

92.5%

SAT Average

1,088

ACT Composite

18–24

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200448 – 610 (mid 50%)800

Math

200418 – 553 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

118 – 24 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,864

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$19,652

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$25,431

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$13,606

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,693
$30,001 – $48,000	$12,261
$48,001 – $75,000	$12,549
$75,001 – $110,000	$17,777
$110,001 +	$19,077

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

35.1%

Academics & Programs

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers programs across 21 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

33.7%

Liberal Arts & General Studies

21.8%

Business, Management & Marketing

9.2%

Psychology

7.4%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

4.2%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

3.5%

Visual & Performing Arts

3.3%

Family & Consumer Sciences

2.9%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

43%

On-Time (4yr)

30%

Retention (FT)

71%

% Earning >$25K

64%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$39,485

8 years

$43,941

10 years

$47,021

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

42.9%

White

45.4%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

53.3%

Black or African American

28.7%

Asian

1.1%

Hispanic / Latino

6.4%

Two or more races

4.8%

International

2.4%

Gender

Women

71.4%

Men

28.6%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Northwestern State University of Louisiana hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 93%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1088.

How much does Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost?

In-state tuition is $8,864, and out-of-state is $19,652. Average net price after financial aid is $13,606.

What is Northwestern State University of Louisiana known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Liberal Arts & General Studies, Business, Management & Marketing.

What's the graduation rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

The 6-year graduation rate is 43%, and 71% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.