Northwestern State University of Louisiana

#975 in Best Colleges in America

NATCHITOCHES, LA · 4 Year ·

3.9

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175 SAM SIBLEY DR NATCHITOCHES, LA 71497

Large Online Program
Public College
SAT/ACT Optional

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

in Top Public Universities in Louisiana

Best Online Colleges in America 71 of 265
Best Colleges for Nursing in America 81 of 774
Best Greek Life Colleges in America 199 of 689

Academics

Overall Grade

B minus

Academics

Value

Diversity

Campus

B+

Athletics

A minus

Party Scene

B+

Professors

Location

Dorms

A minus

Campus Food

A minus

Student Life

B minus

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Nursing

422 Graduates

#2Liberal Arts and Humanities

361 Graduates

#3Business

104 Graduates

#4Psychology

94 Graduates

#5Biology

87 Graduates

#6Social Work and Youth Services

56 Graduates

#7Radiologic Technician

54 Graduates

#8Criminal Justice and Safety Studies

49 Graduates

#9Human Development

49 Graduates

#10Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

42 Graduates

Admissions

96%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

SAT Range

920-1120

ACT Range

16-22

Application Fee

$20

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

$13,500

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$9,347

Students Receiving Financial Aid

95%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$34,300

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

44%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

90%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

5,694

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

5,694 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

3,928

Undergrads Over 25

25%

Pell Grant

55%

Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

18:1

Evening Degree Programs

Athletic Conference

Southland Conference

Athletic Division

NCAA Division I-FCS