Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA • public • Division I

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Town (Remote)

Student Population

Undergrad: 9,367 • Total: 10,544

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Natchitoches, LA
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Website

https://www.nsula.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

M1: Master's Colleges & Universities – Larger Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,873 (30.7%) • Female: 6,494 (69.3%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

93.7%

2,994 admitted from 3,194 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 495-620
Math: 430-623
Total: 925-1243

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

18-24

Application deadline information not available

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

70.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$22,254

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$33,042

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $5,180
Out-of-state: $15,968

Room & Board

$11,150

Books & Supplies

$5,924

Students Receiving Pell Grants

35%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Men's Sports (4)

Baseball (FCS) Basketball (FCS) Football (FCS) Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) (FCS)

Women's Sports (6)

Basketball Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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