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 |
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
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Academics
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Outcomes
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
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Rankings
Rankings for Northwestern State University of Louisiana within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#925 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#394 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Louisiana
#11 in Best Public Colleges in Louisiana
#31 in Best Value Colleges in Louisiana
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 920/1120 |
| ACT | 16/22 |
| GPA | 3.3 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jul 6, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Louisiana Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
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.
Current students may use the Northwestern State University of Louisiana GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.