Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Remote | Town
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
23:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497
See on MapPhone
(318) 357-6011
Website
https://www.nsula.edu/No Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$8,672Out of state
$19,460Graduate
In state
$9,614Out of state
$20,402Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
97%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 57.0% | $5,352 |
| State/local grants | 76.0% | $3,578 |
| Institutional grants | 54.0% | $4,980 |
| Loans | 57.0% | $6,068 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$10,269 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,300 per year
Personal Expenses
$5,470 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- General Studies
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Psychology, General
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Microbiology, General
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Hospitality Administration/Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Science/Studies
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EDUCATION
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Industrial Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Human Development and Family Studies, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Physical Sciences, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Musical Theatre
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
- College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Graduate ProgramsX
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Information Science/Studies
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EDUCATION
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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Education, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Homeland Security
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Clinical Psychology
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Music Performance, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
97.93%- Apply 2,903
- Accepted 2,843
- Attend 1,020
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$20Graduate
$25Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
485-570
ACT Composite
18-23
SAT Reading
470-565
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
71%Male Students
29%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian58.49%
- Black25.04%
- Two Or More Ethnicities6.17%
- Hispanic/Latino5.51%
- Not Specified2.0%
- Asian1.38%
- American Indian/Alaska Native1.31%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.1%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
12,851
Undergraduate students
11,451
Graduate students
1,400
Full Time Students
54%Part Time Students
46%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Volleyball
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Baseball
- Basketball
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
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