Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (out of state)
$19,460
Surrounding Environment
Town: Remote
Description:
Northwestern State is a public, liberal arts university. Founded in 1884 as the Louisiana State Normal School for women, it adopted coeducation in 1891. Its 940-acre campus is located in Natchitoches.
175 Sam Sibley Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
General Info:
318.357.6011
Website:
www.nsula.edu/
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Admissions
Application Fee: $20
Requirements:
- Secondary school GPA
- Secondary school record
- Completion of college-prepatory program
- Admission test scores
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission:
Total Men WomenNumber of Applicants 3,738 1,166 2,572Applicants Admitted 3,599 1,119 2,480Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time 1,245 403 842Part Time 54 14 40
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 37 enrolled students, or 3%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 480 580 Math 440 540 Writing 480 580
ACT The ACT was taken by 1,142 enrolled students, or 88%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 16 24 Math 16 22
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2021-2022
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State $8,672Out-Of-State $19,460Books & Supplies $1,300On-Campus Room & Board $9,929Other Expenses $5,190Off-Campus Room & Board $9,932Other Expenses $5,190Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses $5,190
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Programs
Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.
Majors | Degree Type |
---|---|
Accounting. | MD/DO |
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
Art/Art Studies, General. | MD/DO |
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Business Administration and Management, General. | MD/DO |
Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist. | MD/DO |
Clinical Psychology. | MD/DO |
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | MD/DO |
Communication Management and Strategic Communications. | MD/DO |
Computer Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services. | MD/DO |
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. | MD/DO |
Curriculum and Instruction. | MD/DO |
Dance, General. | MD/DO |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | MD/DO |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
Education, Other. | MD/DO |
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. | MD/DO |
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented. | MD/DO |
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | MD/DO |
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Elementary Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General. | MD/DO |
English Language and Literature, General. | MD/DO |
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing. | MD/DO |
Fine/Studio Arts, General. | MD/DO |
General Studies. | MD/DO |
Geographic Information Science and Cartography. | MD/DO |
Geriatric Nurse/Nursing. | MD/DO |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
History, General. | MD/DO |
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Homeland Security. | MD/DO |
Hospitality Administration/Management, General. | MD/DO |
Human Development and Family Studies, General. | MD/DO |
Industrial Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Information Science/Studies. | MD/DO |
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | MD/DO |
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Management Information Systems, General. | MD/DO |
Management Science. | MD/DO |
Mathematics, General. | MD/DO |
Microbiology, General. | MD/DO |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Music Performance, General. | MD/DO |
Music Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Nursing Practice. | MD/DO |
Organizational Leadership. | MD/DO |
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching. | MD/DO |
Physical Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing. | MD/DO |
Project Management. | MD/DO |
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing. | MD/DO |
Psychology, General. | MD/DO |
Quality Control Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer. | MD/DO |
Reading Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. | MD/DO |
School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist. | MD/DO |
Secondary Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
Social Work. | MD/DO |
Special Education and Teaching, General. | MD/DO |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | MD/DO |
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General. | MD/DO |
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. | MD/DO |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. | MD/DO |
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. | MD/DO |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant. | MD/DO |
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Financial Aid
Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
---|---|---|---|
Federal Grants | 1,166 | 83% | $ 3,867 |
State/Local Grants | 973 | 69% | $ 3,832 |
Institutional Grants | 760 | 54% | $ 5,162 |
Loans To Students | 925 | 66% | $ 5,540 |
Percent of In-State, full-time, first-time undergraduates receiving financial aid: 98%
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Enrollment
Fall 2021
Undergraduate: | 9,622 |
Graduate: | 1,113 |
School Total: | 10,735 |
By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
---|---|---|
Men | 2,792 / 29% | 213 / 19% |
Women | 6,830 / 71% | 900 / 81% |
By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
---|---|---|
International | 139 / 1% | 18 / 2% |
African-American | 2,630 / 27% | 271 / 24% |
Native American | 132 / 1% | 5 / 0% |
Asian | 105 / 1% | 27 / 2% |
Hispanic | 581 / 6% | 36 / 3% |
Caucasian | 5,460 / 57% | 731 / 66% |
Other | 143 / 1% | 6 / 1% |
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Army
Teacher Certification Details:
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Southland Conference Basketball: Southland Conference Baseball: Southland Conference Cross Country/Track: Southland Conference
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