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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Tuition
19,652
Students
11,332
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Remote | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

11,332

Graduation Rate

45%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.74%

Apply

3,194

Accepted

2,994

Attend

1,033

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$25

Test Scores

Sat Range

925 - 1243

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

$5,763

State/Local Grants

$4,620

Institutional/Scholarships

$5,314

Graduate

In-State

$9,758

Out-of-State

$20,546

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$8,861

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,617

Books & Supplies

$1,300

Personal Expenses

$5,924

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)

171

Average Assistance

$3,296

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

193

Average Assistance

$1,442

Academics

Graduation Rate45%

Student Faculty Ratio22:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • General Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

Student Body

Students Enrolled11,332

Undergraduate

10,075

Graduate

1,257

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

    Yes

  • 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