Overview
Student Population
| Location | Natchitoches, Louisiana |
| Online | nsula.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,444 prospective students applied, and 3,643 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,560 enrolled in the school. 6,489 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,592 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $5,180 plus fees of $2,742. NSU is ranked 952 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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NSU is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1160 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.24 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 6, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $2,742 |
| Room and Board | $9,410 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,040 |
| Total One Year Cost | $22,672 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 |
| Other Fees | $2,742 |
| Room and Board | $9,410 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,040 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,460 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Humanities | 39% |
| Health Professions | 19% |
| Business | 9% |
| Psychology | 7% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160038 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern State University of Louisiana.