Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Public · 5,519 undergrads (medium, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,693 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $12,261 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,549 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $17,777 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,077 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,606 |
Sticker tuition: $8,864 in-state, $19,652 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Average SAT
- 1088
- Median ACT
- 19
- Students with Pell grants
- 35%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 43%
- Freshman retention
- 71%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $47,021
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,000
- International undergrads
- 135 (1.7%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing33%
Business8%
Psychology5%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Kinesiology & Sports Science3%
Criminal Justice2%
Education2%
Computer Science2%
Communications & Media2%
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