$7,102
$17,890
not including room and board
in-state out-of-state More Financial Details58%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,235 |
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| Declined | + 2,300 |
| Total Received | 5,535 |
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| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Centenary College of Louisiana | Shreveport, LA |
| University of Louisiana at Lafayette | Lafayette, LA |
| Loyola University New Orleans | New Orleans, LA |
| Louisiana Tech University | Ruston, LA |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | Monroe, LA |
| Samford University | Birmingham, AL |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| McNeese State University | Lake Charles, LA |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS |
| SAT | 6492 |
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| ACT | 1600 |
Northwestern State is a public, liberal arts university. Founded in 1884 as the Louisiana State Normal School for women, it adopted coeducation in 1891. Its 940-acre campus is located in Natchitoches.
| Public/private | Public |
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| Campus Enrollment | 9,819 |
| Established in | 1884 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AAFCS (American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association) • CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • JRCERT (Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology) • NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • NLN (National League for Nursing) • SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
940-acre campus in Natchitoches (population: 18,319), 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.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71497
| Application fee | $20 |
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| Common application accepted | no |
| Application deadline | |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Recommended |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
58%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,235 |
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| Declined | + 2,300 |
| Total Received | 5,535 |
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Class rank
Alumni/ae relationship
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Andrea Maley
Director of Admissions
P: 800 767-8115
F: 318 357-4600
applications@nsula.edu
| Tuition | $5,180 |
| Room & board | $8,914 |
| Additional fees | $1,922 |
| Books & supplies | $1,330 |
| Total | $17,346 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
86%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements |
High School GPA: 2.40 College GPA: 2.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of Some |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of Some |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Not Required/Recommended |
Maximum transfered
90
Minimum transfers must complete
30
96%
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 37 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada Columbia France Honduras Mexico Ukraine |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
Melanie McBride
Assistant Director of University Recruiting
318 357-4611
mcbridem@nsula.edu
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