Northwestern State University of Louisiana
175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Public 4-year
Key Statistics
8,523
Total Students
7,622
Undergraduates
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Campus Housing
Can I get in?
Admissions
93%
Acceptance Rate
2,790 admitted out of 3,015 applicants
Admissions Requirements
High School GPA: Required
School Record: Required
Test Scores: Considered
College Prep: Required
SAT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Reading & Writing
448 - 610
Math
418 - 553
3% of first-time students submitted SAT scores
ACT Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
Composite
18 - 24
English
17 - 24
Math
16 - 23
85% of first-time students submitted ACT scores
Can I afford it?
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025)
In-State
$8,864
Out-of-State
$19,652
Living Arrangements
Living cost information not available
Financial Aid
$13,134
Average Net Price
After grants and scholarships
Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 - $30,000 | $11,693 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,261 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $12,549 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,777 |
| $110,001+ | $19,077 |
55%
Receive Pell Grants
35%
Students Borrowing
$6,972
Avg. Loan Amount
Will I graduate?
Student Outcomes
Completion Rates
40%
Overall
39%
Full-Time
40%
Part-Time
46%
First-Time Students
48%
Transfer Students
28%
Transfer Out
Time to Degree
4-Year Completion 29%
6-Year Completion 39%
8-Year Completion 40%
Median Time to Degree: 5 years
What's the campus like?
Student Demographics
Undergraduate Gender
Male
29.9% Female
70.1% Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
56.6% Some Distance
38.7% No Distance
4.7% Graduate Distance Education
Exclusively Distance
53.2% Some Distance
41.8% No Distance
5% Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
White
57.2% Black or African American
24.3% Hispanic/Latino
5.6% Asian
1.3% American Indian/Alaska Native
1.3% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.2% Two or More Races
4.5% Non-Resident Alien
1.9% Unknown
3.8% Popular Programs
1
Social Work.
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
43
graduates
Degrees & Awards Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Contact Information
Phone
3183576011
Address
175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
IPEDS ID
160038