Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Town · 5,519 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
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
Cost
In-state COA
$25,431
Out-of-state COA
$36,219
Avg net price
$13,606
Room & board
$10,926
In-state tuition
$8,864
Out-of-state tuition
$19,652
Books & supplies
$1,353/yr
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%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1088
Reading 448–610
Math 418–553
ACT midpoint
19
Composite 18–24
English 17–24
Math 16–23
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
1st-yr retention
71%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
46%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
48%
Transferred
29%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$39,485
Median earnings (10yr)
$47,021
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500–$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,250
Student Body
Men 29%Women 71%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
35%
First-generation
42%
Median family income
$30,223
Independent students
39%
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
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Institutional
Endowment
$19M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
66%
Avg faculty salary
$7,129/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,994
Federal loan rate
35%
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