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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA · Town · 5,519 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Natchitoches, LA, 71497-0002 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
IAH · Houston Intercontinental
181 mi away
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Admission Rate
93%
Cost of Attendance
$25,431
per academic year
Graduation Rate
44%
Median Earnings
$47,021
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$25,000
at graduation
Enrollment
5,519
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$8,864
Out-of-state tuition
$19,652
Room & board
$10,926
Avg net price
$13,606
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,693
$30–48k
$12,261
$48–75k
$12,549
$75–110k
$17,777
$110k+
$19,077
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
SAT average
1088
448–610 range
ACT midpoint
19
18–24 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
1st-yr retention
71%
Consumer completion
46%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,485
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,021
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Student Body
Men 29%Women 71%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■ Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
42%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
25%
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
6%
Black
29%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$39,485
10 years after entry
$47,021
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing293
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities144
Psychology, General113
Biology, General100
Business Administration, Management and Operations91
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions64
Social Work53
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services50
Criminal Justice and Corrections46
Accounting and Related Services38
Information Science/Studies34
Communication and Media Studies28
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness28
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods25
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft25
Hospitality Administration/Management23
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$7,129/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,994
Federal loan rate
35%