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#11 Best Public Universities in Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana

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Overview

Student Population
10,735
Northwestern State University of Louisiana overview
Location Natchitoches, Louisiana
Online nsula.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Northwestern State University of Louisiana overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 3,738 prospective students applied, and 3,599 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,299 enrolled in the school.  5,891 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,844 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $5,180 plus fees of $3,492. NSU is ranked 925 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

3/10
Overall
2/10
Academics
2/10
Resources
5/10
Outcomes
2/10
Value

NSU is rated within the lower 26% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Northwestern State University of Louisiana within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Extremely Easy
Northwestern State University of Louisiana overview
SAT 920/1120
ACT 16/22
GPA 3.3
Applications Accepted
96.3% 
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Applications Due Jul 6, 2023
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Louisiana Resident Tuition
$5,180
In State Costs for Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,492
Room and Board $9,929
Budget for Other Expenses$5,190
Total One Year Cost$25,091
Out of State Resident Tuition
$15,968
Out of State Costs for Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,300
Other Fees$3,492
Room and Board $9,929
Budget for Other Expenses$5,190
Total One Year Cost$35,879

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$38,100 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
37% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Northwestern State University of Louisiana students
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.

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