Northwestern State University of Louisiana
PublicNatchitoches, LA
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public mid-sized school in Natchitoches, LA, enrolling about 5,519 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 93% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $86,608/year in median earnings four years after graduation. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwestern State University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Natchitoches, LA admits approximately 93% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
Admitted students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana typically score between 866–1163 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
Admitted students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana typically score between 18–24 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,431 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana require students to live on campus?
No -- Northwestern State University of Louisiana doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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