Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3241 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #908 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #840 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #1247 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 8,405
- Graduates
- 984
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.nsula.edu
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northwestern State University of Louisiana has an acceptance rate of 98% and is among the 25% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 98% | 97% | 98% |
| Applicants | 2,903 | 901 | 1,996 |
| Admissions | 2,843 | 873 | 1,964 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 971 | 351 | 618 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 49 | 21 | 28 |
2,962 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
5,349 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
31 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 955
or below
75% of them
had 1135
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 955-1135 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
875 or 91%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5492 (59%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2351 (25%) |
| Hispanic | 517 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 411 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 188 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 168 (2%) |
| Asian | 130 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 39 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,499
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,180 | $5,738 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,180 | $5,738 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,968 | $16,526 |
| Fee in-district | $3,492 | $3,876 |
| Fee in-state | $3,492 | $3,876 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,492 | $3,876 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,492 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,452 |
| Room charge | $6,152 |
| Meal charge | $4,300 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana majors
Northwestern State University of Louisiana has granted 1,385 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 275 master's across 21 programs, and 18 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 110 | 318 | 88 | |
| General Studies | 280 | 98 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 112 | |||
| Psychology, General | 111 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 86 | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 70 | |||
| Accounting | 67 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 58 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 55 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 29 | 19 | ||
| Social Work | 40 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 33 | 2 | ||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 31 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | 10 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 25 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 24 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 18 | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 11 | 12 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 23 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 8 | 13 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 20 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 19 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 18 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 18 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | 4 | ||
| History, General | 17 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 17 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 14 | |||
| Homeland Security | 14 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 14 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 13 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 11 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 11 | |||
| Dance, General | 10 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 9 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 9 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | 5 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 7 | |||
| Microbiology, General | 7 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 5 | |||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 4 | |||
| Physical Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 3 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | |||
| Education, Other | 2 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 408 | 1,385 | 275 | 18 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 43% | 48% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwestern State University of Louisiana has published 1,137 scientific papers with 10,727 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Computer Science, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 13 | 30 |
| 1992 | 7 | 23 |
| 1993 | 13 | 33 |
| 1994 | 14 | 23 |
| 1995 | 19 | 45 |
| 1996 | 25 | 36 |
| 1997 | 29 | 44 |
| 1998 | 30 | 80 |
| 1999 | 20 | 96 |
| 2000 | 17 | 136 |
| 2001 | 16 | 153 |
| 2002 | 28 | 171 |
| 2003 | 31 | 188 |
| 2004 | 29 | 226 |
| 2005 | 51 | 238 |
| 2006 | 29 | 336 |
| 2007 | 25 | 437 |
| 2008 | 44 | 375 |
| 2009 | 42 | 503 |
| 2010 | 24 | 457 |
| 2011 | 32 | 564 |
| 2012 | 25 | 493 |
| 2013 | 37 | 495 |
| 2014 | 20 | 511 |
| 2015 | 33 | 511 |
| 2016 | 30 | 432 |
| 2017 | 31 | 439 |
| 2018 | 36 | 458 |
| 2019 | 19 | 475 |
| 2020 | 56 | 583 |
| 2021 | 33 | 556 |
| 2022 | 44 | 569 |
| 2023 | 33 | 463 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana alumni
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Ed Orgeron
- Occupations
- coach
- Biography
-
Edward James Orgeron Jr. is an American football coach. He was most recently the head football coach at Louisiana State University (LSU), a position he held from midway through the 2016 season until the 2021 season. Orgeron previously served as the head football coach at the University of Mississippi (Ole Miss) from 2005 to 2007 and was the interim head coach at the University of Southern California (USC) in 2013. He led the 2019 LSU Tigers football team to a national championship, beating the defending champions Clemson in the 2020 College Football Playoff National Championship.
-
Elle Evans
- Occupations
- Playboy Playmatemodeltelevision actoractorbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Elle Evans Bellamy is an American model and actress who lives and works in Los Angeles. She appeared in the music video for "Blurred Lines". She is also one of the faces of NYX Cosmetics.
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Lee Smith
- Occupations
- baseball playerbasketball player
- Biography
-
Lee Arthur Smith is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played 18 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) for eight teams. Serving mostly as a relief pitcher during his career, he was a dominant closer, was the first pitcher to reach 400 saves, and held the major league record for career saves from 1993 until 2006, when Trevor Hoffman passed his total of 478. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2019 by the Today's Game Era Committee.
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Virginia Clinton Kelley
- Occupations
- nurse
- Biography
-
Virginia Clinton Kelley was an American nurse anesthetist and the mother of Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States.
General info
| Alternative names | NSU Northwestern State University NSULA Northwestern NwSU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1884 |
| Motto | Dedicated to one goal. Yours. |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 821 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 175 Sam Sibley Drive Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71497-0002 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 18,000 |
| Phone | 3183576011 |