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For Educators: Military Resources

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Tuition
19,652
Students
10,544
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Remote | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

10,544

Graduation Rate

43%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate92.54%

Apply

3,015

Accepted

2,790

Attend

1,043

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$25

Test Scores

SAT Range

866 - 1163

ACT Range

18 - 24

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$8,864

Out-of-State

$19,652

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$6,448

State/Local Grants

$5,003

Institutional/Scholarships

$5,177

Graduate

In-State

$9,758

Out-of-State

$20,546

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$10,104

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,926

Books & Supplies

$1,353

Personal Expenses

$6,167

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

157

Average Assistance

$3,404

DoW Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

152

Average Assistance

$1,515

Academics

Graduation Rate43%

Student Faculty Ratio21:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • General Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Student Body

Students Enrolled10,544

Undergraduate

9,367

Graduate

1,177

Full-Time

54%

Part-Time

46%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    No

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    No

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No

Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.