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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Open
- Average net price
- $12,842
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Median earnings
- $51,238
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public college in Natchitoches, LA with 5,519 undergraduates. It admits 93% of applicants, and admitted students average 1088 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $12,842 per year ($12,760 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,238 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 93%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,194
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,994
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 35%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing448–610
200800
SAT Math418–553
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Northwestern State University of Louisiana looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $25,426
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $9,370
- Out-of-state tuition
- $20,158
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$12,760
- $30–48k$10,038
- $48–75k$10,217
- $75–110k$14,572
- $110k+$19,044
Get a personal estimate with Northwestern State University of Louisiana's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 44%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings
- $51,238
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $24,875
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 5,519
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White53%
- Hispanic6%
- Black29%
- Asian1%
Northwestern State University of Louisiana FAQ
What is Northwestern State University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?+
Northwestern State University of Louisiana admits 93% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for Northwestern State University of Louisiana?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 448–610 on SAT Reading and Writing and 418–553 on SAT Math; the average total is 1088.
What ACT score do you need for Northwestern State University of Louisiana?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Northwestern State University of Louisiana test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Northwestern State University of Louisiana?+
In Fall 2023, 3,194 students applied to Northwestern State University of Louisiana and 2,994 were admitted; 1,033 enrolled.
Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana consider legacy status?+
No. Northwestern State University of Louisiana reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana require an essay?+
Northwestern State University of Louisiana reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $25,426 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $12,842.
What is Northwestern State University of Louisiana's graduation rate?+
44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 160038 · How we use this data
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