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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LAPublicTown Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public institution located in the town setting of Natchitoches, LA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading448 - 610
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math418 - 553
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite18 - 24
1typical 50% range36
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences34% of degrees
Business & Marketing9% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $111,536
Earnings 5yr: $109,076
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,608
Earnings 5yr: $82,918
Debt: $25,638
Homeland Security.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,715
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,710
Earnings 5yr: $74,729
Debt: $31,250
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,209
Earnings 5yr: $75,283
Debt: $25,625
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,765
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $42,605
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,559
Earnings 5yr: $56,512
Debt: $26,797
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,928
Earnings 5yr: $83,443
Debt: $29,000
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,268
Earnings 5yr: $62,601
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,861
Earnings 5yr: $43,280
Debt: $29,371
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,603
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,452
Earnings 5yr: $47,666
Debt: $26,821
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,115
Earnings 5yr: $43,926
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,800
Earnings 5yr: $45,968
Debt: $23,662
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,469
Earnings 5yr: $59,583
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,689
Earnings 5yr: $51,088
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,927
Earnings 5yr: $49,944
Debt: $28,750
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,722
Earnings 5yr: $49,518
Debt: $24,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,672
Earnings 5yr: $50,756
Debt: $27,962
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,650
Earnings 5yr: $55,424
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,606
In-State Tuition$8,864
Out-of-State Tuition$19,652
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
35%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
62%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$39,485
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$47,021
Completion Signals
43%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
71%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
29%
Men71%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 29% men and 71% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
42%
Part-Time Share
25%
Avg Family Income
$45,350
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