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Northwestern State University of Louisiana Teaching Programs

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public institution located in Natchitoches, LA. A Remote Town provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Rankings

Northwestern State University of Louisiana appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#16 of 83	State — Louisiana
Overall Quality	#263 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1592 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

Get in touch with Northwestern State University of Louisiana can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Phone:	3183576011
Website:	www.nsula.edu/
Admissions:	www.nsula.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.nsula.edu/financialaid/

How Do I Get Into Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

You can apply to Northwestern State University of Louisiana online at: https://www.nsula.edu/futurestudents/how-to-apply/

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Here’s what Northwestern State University of Louisiana looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has an acceptance rate of 92%, making it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 37% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

3% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 85% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 448 and 610. Math scores were between 418 and 553.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 866 to 1163. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranged between 18 and 24.

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	934	851	91%
Women	2,074	1,932	93%

Can I Afford Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

The average net price after aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $13,809. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$5,180
In-State Fees	$3,684
Out-of-State Tuition	$15,968
Out-of-State Fees	$3,684
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,864
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$19,652

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 13% of students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana receive some form of financial aid (1,032 students).

Approximately 86% of students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $8,495 per student.

35% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,918.

Student Loan Debt

35% of Northwestern State University of Louisiana undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,972 per year.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 1,257 students enrolled at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Northwestern State University of Louisiana is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,840 undergraduate students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwestern State University of Louisiana undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	70
Black or African American	1,389
Hispanic	338
White	3,311
American Indian/Alaska Native	75
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	11
Two or More Races	280
Non-Resident	116

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Louisiana	1,028
Texas	5
Connecticut	1
Virginia	1

Additionally, approximately 2.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Graduate Student Diversity

949 of Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, approximately 23% are male and 77% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwestern State University of Louisiana graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	18
Black or African American	264
Hispanic	36
White	581
American Indian/Alaska Native	9
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	22
Non-Resident	13

Online Learning at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

2,761 undergraduate students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana took at least one online class — of those, 3,318 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 95 students took at least one online class and 765 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Below are the teaching programs are offered at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	18	42	13	87
Special Education and Teaching	—	10	—	34
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	17	—	—	28
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	14	—	19
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	12	—	12
Curriculum and Instruction	—	6	—	6
Education, Other	—	3	—	3
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language	—	—	—	3

Academic Programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.