Northwestern State University of Louisiana
175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497-0002
4-year, Public Town: Remote
Key Statistics
8,847
Total Students
7,898
Undergraduates
16 to 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Yes
Campus Housing
Tuition & Costs (2024-2025)
Tuition & Fees
In-State
$8,864
Out-of-State
$19,652
Books & Supplies
$1,353
Living Arrangements
On Campus
Food & Housing: $10,926
Other Expenses:
$6,167
Off Campus
Food & Housing: $11,802
Other Expenses:
$6,167
With Family
Food & Housing: $4,196
Other Expenses:
$6,167
+4.1%
Total Annual Costs
In-State
$27,310
On Campus
+2.3% from last year
$28,186
Off Campus
+2.8% from last year
$16,384
With Family
+1.8% from last year
Out-of-State
$38,098
On Campus
+1.6% from last year
$38,974
Off Campus
+2% from last year
$27,172
With Family
+1.1% from last year
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
31% Female
69% Undergraduate Age
24 and Under
78% 25 and Over
22% Undergraduate Residence
In-State
98% Out-of-State
2% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
53% Some Distance
35% No Distance
12% Graduate Attendance
Full-Time
24% Part-Time
76% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
88% Some Distance
8% No Distance
3% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaska Native
1% Asian
1% Black or African American
25% Hispanic/Latino
5% White
57% Two or more races
5% Race/ethnicity unknown
3% US Nonresident
2% Popular Programs
1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Health Professions and Related Programs
461
graduates
2
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
360
graduates
3
Psychology, General
Psychology
110
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Less than one year certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance education – undergraduate programs offered
Distance education – graduate programs offered
ROTC (Army)
Study abroad
Undergraduate research (co-curricula)
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level)
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Contact Information
Phone
(318) 357-6011
Address
175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497-0002
IPEDS ID
160038
Federal Financial Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).