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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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Location: Northwestern State University of Louisiana

NSU

Natchitoches, Louisiana 71497-0002

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Health sciencesCollege townSports culture

Known for health sciences — excellent value

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public institution in Natchitoches with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1090, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.8K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

45% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,021 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,809.

Established

1884

Motto

Dedicated to one goal. Yours.

Mascot

Vic the Demon

Type

Public university

Conference

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and competes

Division

Division I

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94%Acceptance

1090SAT Avg

5,840Students

16:1Student:Faculty

45%Grad Rate

$47,021Earnings 10yr

$13,809Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate93.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1090

Reading & WritingMid: 530

495620

MathMid: 490

430623

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 19

1824

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

93.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1090

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,864

Tuition (out-of-state)$19,652

Room & Board$10,617

Books & Supplies$1,300

Total Cost of Attendance$24,496

Average Net Price$13,809

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,129

$30–48K$12,307

$48–75K$14,216

$75–110K$17,311

$110K+$18,107

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,809

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (73)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

5,840

Gender Split

71% / 29%

Women / Men

First Generation

42%

Pell Grant Recipients

35%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%

Black 30%

Hispanic 6%

Asian 1%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.6%

Freshman Retention70.4%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,485

8 Years$43,941

10 Years$47,021

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$35,200

Men

$47,300

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lady Demons

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History & Fun Facts

•As early as 1856, the Bullard mansion was in use as a convent by the Religious Society of the Sacred Heart.
•The following year, a school building was erected at the convent, and in 1884, the town and parish of Natchitoches purchased the property.
•In 1884, the Louisiana State Legislature by Act 51 created the Louisiana State Normal School for the preparation of teachers.
•The offer was accepted, and from 1885 to 1918, the school offered two years of study for the training of teachers.
•Baccalaureate programs were inaugurated, and the Louisiana Constitution of 1921 changed the name of the school to Louisiana State Normal College.

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from LA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 240Rainy days: 85

Nearest Cities

Houstonpop. 2.3M

193 mi(335 min)

New Orleanspop. 380K

218 mi(378 min)

Dallaspop. 1.3M

227 mi(393 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

IAH Houston Intercontinental180 mi

MSY New Orleans208 mi

DFW Dallas-Fort Worth243 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1413 mi · ~40h 49m drive

New York, NY1227 mi · ~35h 27m drive

Hartford, CT1320 mi · ~38h 8m drive

Providence, RI1381 mi · ~39h 54m drive

Albany, NY1299 mi · ~37h 32m drive

Syracuse, NY1210 mi · ~34h 57m drive

Rochester, NY1155 mi · ~33h 22m drive

Buffalo, NY1094 mi · ~31h 36m drive

Philadelphia, PA1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive

Pittsburgh, PA945 mi · ~27h 18m drive

Harrisburg, PA1078 mi · ~31h 9m drive

Newark, NJ1220 mi · ~35h 15m drive

Washington, DC1029 mi · ~29h 44m drive

Baltimore, MD1061 mi · ~30h 39m drive

Atlanta, GA524 mi · ~15h 8m drive

Charlotte, NC745 mi · ~21h 31m drive

Raleigh, NC875 mi · ~25h 17m drive

Miami, FL884 mi · ~25h 32m drive

Orlando, FL734 mi · ~21h 12m drive

Tampa, FL689 mi · ~19h 54m drive

Nashville, TN473 mi · ~13h 40m drive

New Orleans, LA218 mi · ~6h 18m drive

Richmond, VA974 mi · ~28h 8m drive

Chicago, IL762 mi · ~22h 1m drive

Detroit, MI916 mi · ~26h 28m drive

Minneapolis, MN914 mi · ~26h 24m drive

St. Louis, MO502 mi · ~14h 30m drive

Kansas City, MO515 mi · ~14h 53m drive

Indianapolis, IN676 mi · ~19h 32m drive

Columbus, OH800 mi · ~23h 7m drive

Cleveland, OH922 mi · ~26h 38m drive

Milwaukee, WI830 mi · ~23h 59m drive

Dallas, TX227 mi · ~6h 33m drive

Houston, TX193 mi · ~5h 35m drive

Austin, TX294 mi · ~8h 30m drive

San Antonio, TX359 mi · ~10h 22m drive

Los Angeles, CA1464 mi · ~42h 18m drive

San Francisco, CA1708 mi · ~49h 21m drive

San Diego, CA1405 mi · ~40h 35m drive

Seattle, WA1884 mi · ~54h 26m drive

Portland, OR1843 mi · ~53h 15m drive

Denver, CO864 mi · ~24h 58m drive

Phoenix, AZ1109 mi · ~32h 2m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive

Honolulu, HI4012 mi · ~115h 54m drive

Deep South / Subtropical (warm winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Houston Intercontinental (IAH)180 miles

Rental car

270 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

360 min$216-360

New Orleans (MSY)208 miles

Rental car

312 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

416 min$250-416

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana Application Checklist

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award