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Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
p. 318-357-6011
w. www.nsula.edu/

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA - Enrollment, Demographics, Student Costs

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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduatePostbaccalaureate with arts & sciences (education dominant)
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingMedium four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringPost-master's certificate
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District2204

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
1627th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $2,594 $2,594 $9,280
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $1,338 $1,338 $1,338
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $399 $399 $678
FT Graduate Tuition $3,314 $3,314 $10,000
FT Graduate Required Fees $1,176 $1,176 $1,176
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $399 $399 $678
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $14,786 $14,786 $21,472
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $5,209 $5,209 $11,895
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $5,209 $5,209 $11,895

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $3,713 $3,675 $3,713 $3,675 $9,791 $9,753
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,200(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,764 $6,285
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,667 $2,721
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board N/A
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses N/A
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board N/A

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$20
Graduate Application Fee$20
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 2,785 (1,046 male / 1,739 female)
Admitted 2,253 (824 male / 1,429 female)
Admission rate 81%
First-time Enrollment 1,344 (489 male / 855 female)
FT Enrollment 1,238 (455 male / 783 female)
PT Enrollment 106 (34 male / 72 female)
Total Enrollment9,247

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Northwestern State University of Louisiana use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Northwestern State University of Louisiana accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Football Conference Southland Conference
NCAA Basketball Conference Southland Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Southland Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Southland Conference

ACT Test Admission

1060th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 88%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 24
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 23

SAT Test Admission

964th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 8%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 530
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 568
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 850 / 1098

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,517
Meals per Week19
Room Fee$4,288
Board Fee$2,394

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 24 754 68 28 70 2,124 160 3,228
Accounting 2 6 12 6 26
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General 4 6 10
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 2 8 14 24
Anthropology 2 2
Art/Art Studies, General 6 2 6 14
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 4 12 8 4 58 8 94
Business Administration and Management, General 70 2 6 138 12 228
Business Teacher Education 6 6
Business/Commerce, General 18 4 12 34
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry, General 2 2 6 10
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 2 2
Clinical Psychology 6 2 4 2 14
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services 14 14 28
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Criminal Justice/Police Science 14 14 4 32
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 2 42 2 2 48 2 98
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis 12 12
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10 2 2 20 2 36
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2 22 24
Education, General 12 82 2 96
Education, Other 6 2 42 50
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10 54 4 68
Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 14 4 18 6 42
Elementary Education and Teaching 4 4 28 36
English Language and Literature, General 10 2 24 4 40
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2 2
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General 12 38 4 54
Fine/Studio Arts, General 2 8 10
General Studies 158 14 4 12 336 26 550
Health and Physical Education, General 2 6 24 4 36
History, General 2 2 32 2 38
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 6 2 2 36 46
Industrial Technology/Technician 6 2 4 28 2 42
Information Science/Studies 10 2 2 42 2 58
Journalism 16 2 20 38
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 2 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 4 2 8 14
Mathematics Teacher Education 2 2
Mathematics, General 2 6 8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music Performance, General 10 4 2 18 34
Music Teacher Education 2 26 6 34
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) 8 82 2 92
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 54 6 6 12 442 26 546
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 22 4 34 6 66
Physics Teacher Education
Physics, General 8 8
Political Science and Government, General 2 6 6 14
Psychology, General 70 10 4 138 14 236
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer 8 2 2 2 42 56
Secondary Education and Teaching 8 8
Social Studies Teacher Education 2 8 10
Social Work 70 2 32 8 112
Sociology 8 10 18
Special Education and Teaching, General 2 2 6 10
Speech Teacher Education 2 2 4
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 2 2
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 2 6 4 12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 8 8
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant 4 4 24 32

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Northwestern State University of Louisiana 1851st for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $55,763 ($58,486 male / $53,506 female)
Number of FT Faculty 320 (145 male / 175 female)
Number of PT Faculty 6
FT Faculty Ratio 53 : 1
Total Benefits $4,327,293

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