Natchitoches, LA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 94 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 82% to 94% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,035 | 3,308 | 1,515 | 82% |
| 2020 | 4,290 | 4,069 | 1,518 | 95% |
| 2021 | 3,738 | 3,599 | 1,299 | 96% |
| 2022 | 2,903 | 2,843 | 1,020 | 98% |
| 2023 | 3,194 | 2,994 | 1,033 | 94% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,136 of 2,258 women and 842 of 918 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Northwestern State University of Louisiana has an acceptance rate of 94% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 2,994 of 3,194 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 94 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
3,194 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,033 enrolled.
No. Northwestern State University of Louisiana is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 12 percentage points since 2019, from 82% to 94% — it has become less selective.