Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public 4-year institution in Natchitoches, LA. It enrolls about 8,847 students and admits roughly 94% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Natchitoches, LA 71497 |
| County | Natchitoches Parish |
| Enrollment | 8,847 |
| Acceptance rate | 94% |
| Applicants / admitted | 3,194 / 2,994 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $8,864 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $19,652 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 45% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 70% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $13,156 |
| Campus setting | Town: Remote |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 495–620 |
| ACT middle 50% | 18–24 |
| Website | https://www.nsula.edu/ |
| Phone | 3183576011 |
Admissions
About 3,194 students applied and 2,994 were admitted. Of those admitted, 1,033 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $8,864 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $19,652. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $13,156 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,129 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,307 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,216 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,311 |
| Over $110,000 | $18,107 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 1,295 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 45% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is in Natchitoches, LA, Natchitoches Parish. Its coordinates are 31.7507, -93.0978.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
About 94% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 3,194 applicants.
How much does Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $8,864 for in-state students and $19,652 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
About 8,847 students are enrolled.