Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA

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Tuition & Fees

$14,788

$25,576

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
495
75th
623
25th
430
75th
25
25th
18
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
18
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undergraduateRatios

31%

male

69%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

93%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,994
Declined 200
Total Received 3,194
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Enrollment

7,898

undergraduate students

949

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1884, Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public, liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in the areas of education, business, and the arts. It is located on a 940-acre campus in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 8,847
Established in 1884
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

940-acre campus in Natchitoches (population: 18,048), 60 miles southeast of Shreveport; branch campuses in Alexandria, Leesville, and Shreveport. Served by bus; major airports serve Alexandria (50 miles) and Shreveport. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Northwestern State University of Louisiana
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA
71497

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
16%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
57%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
42%
Top 1/2
73%
Bottom 1/2
27%
Bottom 1/4
8%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
620
25th
495
75th
623
25th
430
75th
25
25th
18
75th
23
25th
16
75th
24
25th
18

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Other application fee ($30 for international applicants)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) October 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

93%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,994
Declined 200
Total Received 3,194

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

96%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$7,902

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $8,864
Housing $6,336
Food $4,490
Additional fees $5,924
Books & supplies $1,300
Total $26,914
Average Financial Aid - $7,902
Total with Avg. Aid $19,012

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $22,584,057
State $10,234,081
Institutional $7,005,986
Other external $5,703,621
Total $45,527,745

Non-need-based

Federal $17,792
State $4,470,861
Institutional $1,996,582
Other external $886,051
Total $7,371,286
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 823-3008
F: 318 357-5488
nsufinaid@nsula.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

archery, crew, dodgeball, fencing, soccer

Club Sports - Women's

archery, crew, dodgeball, fencing, soccer

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, flag football, football, golf, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, walleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Southland Conference (Division I, Football I-AA)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching yes yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Dance, General yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, Other yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
General Studies yes yes
History, General yes
Homeland Security yes
Hospitality Administration/Management, General yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Industrial Technology/Technician yes
Information Science/Studies yes yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Microbiology, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Musical Theatre yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Social Work yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. General Studies
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

8,847

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

89%

7,898
students

Female
69%
5,438

Male
31%
2,460

11%

949
students

Female
77%
730

Male
23%
219

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

57%

4,528
students

Female
68%
3,069

Male
32%
1,459

43%

3,370
students

Female
70%
2,369

Male
30%
1,001

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
25%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Hispanic/Latino
56%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

426

Transfer applicants enrolled

5%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.40
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 37
Countries most often represented Canada
Colombia
France
Honduras
Mexico
Ukraine
Special services offered for international applicants
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