Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Review & Facts

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a medium four-year, public school with 9,390 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1884 and is the only school located in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

Academic Offerings

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.

Majors
Offered
66
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 Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

Northwestern State University of Louisiana student retention rate is relatively low at 61% (below Louisiana average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
61%
Bad
The graduation rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is low - 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is decent - 17:1. Learn more about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high, $16,000 per academic year. The additional fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $3,500; this makes it a total of $19,500 per 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
98%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 2,903 applications were submitted and 2,843 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
$6,200
Medium
Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers 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 about 1,500 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable -- about $6,200 a year.

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 data, Northwestern State University of Louisiana seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Location and Address

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