Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA · Public
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana admitted 92.5% of applicants university-wide (2,790 of 3,015).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 92.5% | 2,790 | 3,015 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 2,000 | 2,500 |
| Out-of-state | 80.0% | 320 | 400 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 80 | 100 |
| Men | 91.1% | 851 | 934 |
| Women | 93.2% | 1,932 | 2,074 |
Of 2,790 admitted students, 1,043 enrolled (37.4% yield).
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 866–1163
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 18–24
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $36,431/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $19,652 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,779 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $36,431/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,693 |
| $30k–48k | $12,261 |
| $48k–75k | $12,549 |
| $75k–110k | $17,777 |
| Over $110k | $19,077 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Johnny Antoon Memorial Scholarship — $1,000 per semester (Other)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Johnny Antoon Memorial Scholarship — $1,000 per semester (Other)
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Final High School Transcript
- College Transcripts (if any)
- ACT/SAT/Compass/Accuplacer Scores
- Immunization Compliance Form
- Selective Service Registration
- Social Security Card Copy
- Application fee
International applicants
- Final High School Transcript
- College Transcripts (if any)
- ACT/SAT/Compass/Accuplacer Scores
- Immunization Compliance Form
- Selective Service Registration
- Social Security Card Copy
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
Northwestern State University of Louisiana requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $47,021
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 43.2%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 71%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Northwestern State University of Louisiana · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #510
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (8%), Psychology (5%), Biological & life sciences (4%).
Student–faculty ratio: 18:1 · 46% of class sections have under 20 students.
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.