Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Public Town: Remote

Quick Facts

5,840
Enrollment
93.7%
Acceptance Rate
1,090
SAT Average
45.5%
Graduation Rate (4yr)
$47,021
Median Earnings (10yr)
70.4%
Retention Rate

Admissions

Admission Rate 93.7%
SAT Average 1,090
SAT Math (25th-75th) 430 – 623
SAT Reading (25th-75th) 495 – 620
ACT Average 19
ACT (25th-75th) 18 – 24

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Net Price

In-State Tuition $8,864
Out-of-State Tuition $19,652
Average Net Price $13,809

Net Price by Family Income

$0 – $30,000 $12,129
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,307
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,216
Over $110,000 $18,107
34.9%
Pell Grant Rate
36.7%
Federal Loan Rate
$25,000
Median Debt
$265/mo
Monthly Payment

Student Demographics

White 53.6%
African American 29.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
International 1.9%
73.4%
Female
42.4%
First Generation

Outcomes

45.5%
4-Year Completion Rate
70.4%
Retention Rate
$39,485
Median Earnings (6yr)
$47,021
Median Earnings (10yr)
60.6%
Earning Over $25K
330600.0%
Loan Repayment (3yr)

Programs & Earnings

Program Credential Completers Median Earnings Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Master's 75 $102,596 $41,000
Information Science/Studies Bachelor's 28 $83,967 $26,125
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Bachelor's 258 $71,773 $22,175
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Bachelor's 31 $62,991 $25,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Associate's 154 $62,421 $23,250
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Master's 16 $55,184
Educational Administration and Supervision Master's 24 $54,862 $34,934
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's 28 $54,753 $19,282
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions Bachelor's 46 $54,284 $21,500
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's 11 $53,442 $25,000
English Language and Literature, General Master's 8 $47,603
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Master's 50 $47,296 $35,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations Bachelor's 123 $47,068 $27,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Bachelor's 18 $45,788 $27,462
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Master's 21 $45,414 $42,395
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Bachelor's 152 $43,938 $26,528
Special Education and Teaching Master's 14 $43,798
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions Bachelor's 23 $43,073 $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Bachelor's 36 $41,958 $19,731
Criminal Justice and Corrections Bachelor's 63 $39,510 $27,000
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bachelor's 23 $39,282 $27,000
Social Work Bachelor's 53 $39,137 $27,000
Biology, General Bachelor's 97 $39,127 $24,566
Accounting and Related Services Bachelor's 53 $38,761 $26,762
Psychology, General Bachelor's 119 $37,798 $24,245
History Bachelor's 14 $36,966
Health and Physical Education/Fitness Bachelor's 30 $36,919 $22,375
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate's 180 $36,075 $19,360
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General Bachelor's 10 $31,822 $27,250
Hospitality Administration/Management Bachelor's 14 $31,527 $19,500
Fine and Studio Arts Bachelor's 14 $31,400
Communication and Media Studies Bachelor's 26 $27,445 $20,750
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services Bachelor's 41 $27,373 $26,797
Music Bachelor's 28 $23,529 $22,885
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Bachelor's 22 $15,817 $21,359