Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a medium four-year, public school with 11,450 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1884 and is the only school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
66
Fair
Northwestern State University of Louisiana will give you the option to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 66 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, General Studies, Education, Psychology, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The rate of student retention at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is fair at 76% (above Louisiana average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is low - 47%.

Student to faculty ratio at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is reasonably decent -- 19:1. Read more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$19,500
High
Average tuition pricing is fairly high - around $16,000 a year. The additional fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana beyond tuition are about $3,500; which totals $19,500 a year.

Read the details about Northwestern State University of Louisiana additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
95%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 4,290 applications were submitted and 4,069 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

The college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,400
Medium
Northwestern State University of Louisiana provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Northwestern State University of Louisiana provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,500 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - approximately $5,400 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Northwestern State University of Louisiana seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Location and Maps



Post Address: Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497-0002, USA
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