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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA

Tuition

$8,864

Acceptance

94%

Students

6,789

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Distance from home

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$8,864

Out-of-State Tuition

$19,652

Avg On-Campus Living

$10,617

Avg Off-Campus Living

$11,337

Financial Aid & Outcomes

CollegeScorecard · 2024

What will it actually cost?

Sticker price$19,481
Net price (after aid)$13,809

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$12,129
$30k – $48k$12,307
$48k – $75k$14,216
$75k – $110k$17,311
$110k+$18,107

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$47,021
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 1.9×

Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants35%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans37%

Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.

Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

45%

Freshman Retention

70%

Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)

Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.

Scholarships available

Decision support · Cost & value

Quick Decision Highlights

The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.

Cost advantage

Affordable public option

In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.

This school$8.9k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024

Lower net price

$13.8k below avg

Out-of-state value

$19.7k below avg

Scholarships available

Aid signal

Affordability snapshot

In-state tuition

$8.9k

below avg

Out-of-state

$19.7k

below avg

Net price

$13.8k

below avg

Pell

35%

Median debt

$25k

Earnings (10y)

$47k

Academics

Program format

On-CampusOnlineHybrid

Areas of study

AgricultureCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (36)

Communications

Public RelationsJournalism

Computer Science

Software EngineeringWeb DevelopmentData ScienceCybersecurity

Education

Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education

Engineering

Civil EngineeringElectrical EngineeringChemical Engineering

Admissions

Acceptance rate

94%

SAT range

925 - 1243

ACT range

18 - 24

Campus & Student Life

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About Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

Where is Northwestern State University of Louisiana located?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is located in Natchitoches, LA, in the United States.
What type of institution is Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public university based in LA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is approximately 94%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
What is the tuition at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,864 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
How many students attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana reports total enrollment of approximately 6,789 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
How should I verify final details about Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

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