Northwestern State University of Louisiana
tuition & fees
$19,460
graduate tuition & fees
$20,402
acceptance rate
96%
Student Population
11,447
online students
5,725
Number of Programs
87
Financial Aid Amount
$7,774
SAT Scores
1,020
Graduation Rate
47%
School Overview
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a Public, 4 years college located in Natchitoches, Louisiana. NSU ranked 11st in Louisiana Colleges and 12nd in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 11,447 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. NSU's acceptance rate is 96.00% last year (undergraduate school).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002 |
| Phone | 318-357-6011 |
| WEB | www.nsula.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.nsula.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | www.nsula.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.nsula.edu/NetPriceCalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.nsula.edu/registrar/veterans-affairs/ |
| Athletic | nsudemons.com/sports/2016/3/30/COMP_1111153442.aspx?id=951 |
| Disability Service | studentaffairs.nsula.edu/disability-support/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Admission Information
The acceptance rate of Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 96.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 36.00%. The application fees are $20 for undergraduate programs and $25 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.00 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 36.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $25 |
Tuition & Fees
NSU's 2022 tuition & fees is $8,672 for Louisiana residents and $19,460 for out-of-students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition & fees is $9,614 for Louisiana residents and $20,402 for out-of-students.
| Louisiana Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,672 | $19,460 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,614 | $20,402 |
*Data Source: 2021-2022 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 11,447 students have enrolled for academic year 2020-2021. Among them, 5,725 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. NSU has 10,321 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,126 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 11,447 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 10,321 |
| Graduate Students | 1,126 |
| Online Enrollment | 5,725 |
Offered Degrees and Programs
| Number of programs | 87 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 53 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
On-campus Services
| Remedial services | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
Learning opportunities
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |
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