Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public university located in Natchitoches, LA, serving approximately 5,840 students. It has an acceptance rate of 94%.
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Tuition
$8,864
Acceptance
93.74%
Students
6,789
Type
University
Setting
Rural
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 1.9×Graduates earn about 1.9× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
45%
Freshman Retention
70%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
93.74%
SAT range
925 - 1243
ACT range
18 - 24
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
6,789
Undergrads
5,840
Campus Setting
Rural
City Size
Small Town
Clubs Count
53
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
32
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.37
Property Rate / 1,000
2.23
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Natchitoches
Violent Rate / 100k
292
Property Rate / 100k
1,310
Location
Institution does not report this
Natchitoches, LA 71497