Northwestern State University of Louisiana
College Ave
Natchitoches LA 71497
(318) 357-6011
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Remote
- Type of School
Public
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
9,111 (8,053 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Graduate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
62% / 38%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
30% / 70%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
88% / 12%
- In-State / Out-of-State
88% / 12%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$3,675
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$9,753
- Room & BoardN/A
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
N/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,767
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants2,677
- Students Admitted
2,214
(83%)
- Students Enrolled1,236
(46%)
- Average High School GPA3.15
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
420-533
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
See More About Admissions »
Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Journalism
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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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Biology Teacher Education
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Business Teacher Education
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Chemistry Teacher Education
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College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
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Curriculum and Instruction
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Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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Education, General
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Education, Other
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physics Teacher Education
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Speech Teacher Education
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Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr 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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Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
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Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal 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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Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education, General
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical 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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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Police Science
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology
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Visual and performing arts
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music Performance, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants2,677
- Students Admitted
2,214
(83%)
- Students Enrolled1,236
(46%)
- Average High School GPA3.15
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
420-533
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$20
- Early Decision Application DeadlineN/A
- Regular Application DeadlineN/A
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees, In-State$3,675
- Tuition & Fees, Out-of-State
$9,753
- Room & BoardN/A
- Books & SuppliesN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, In-StateN/A
- Average Cost Per Credit Hour, Out-of-StateN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial AidN/A
- Average Financial Aid Package$5,767
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants39%$3,824
- Pell Grants38%$3,168
- Other Federal Grants32%$894
- State & Local Grants67%$2,712
- Institutional Grants53%$3,020
- Federal Loans35%$2,898
- Non-Federal Loans33%$3,448
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