Northwestern State University of Louisiana: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3433 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #972 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #901 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 27 | In Louisiana |
| #1487 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 7,622
- Graduates
- 901
- 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 93% and is among the 33% 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 | 93% | 91% | 93% |
| Applicants | 3,015 | 934 | 2,074 |
| Admissions | 2,790 | 851 | 1,932 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,018 | 322 | 696 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 25 | 9 | 16 |
2,856 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,083 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
36 or 3%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 866
or below
75% of them
had 1163
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 866-1163 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
891 or 85%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Northwestern State University of Louisiana are 18-24 (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 | 4875 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2068 (24%) |
| Hispanic | 477 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 386 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 322 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 163 (2%) |
| Asian | 108 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 30 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0.2%) |
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
- $12,098
- 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 | $3,684 | $4,020 |
| Fee in-state | $3,684 | $4,020 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,684 | $4,020 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,492 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,150 |
| Room charge | $6,480 |
| Meal charge | $4,670 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana majors
Northwestern State University of Louisiana has granted 1,229 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 254 master's across 21 programs, and 39 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 | 96 | 323 | 82 | |
| General Studies | 230 | 91 | ||
| Psychology, General | 118 | |||
| Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiographer | 81 | 14 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 90 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 60 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 56 | |||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 46 | |||
| Social Work | 43 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 25 | 15 | ||
| Accounting | 37 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 16 | 13 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 16 | 12 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 22 | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 26 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 25 | |||
| Veterinary & Animal Health Technology & Technician and Veterinary Assistant | 23 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | 10 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 20 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 19 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 15 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 15 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 14 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 14 | |||
| Homeland Security | 13 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 10 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 10 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 9 | |||
| History, General | 9 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 | 2 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 8 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 8 | |||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 7 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 7 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 7 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 6 | |||
| Microbiology, General | 6 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | 2 | ||
| Engineering Technologies & Technicians, General | 4 | |||
| Musical Theatre | 4 | |||
| Dance, General | 3 | |||
| Education, Other | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Grand Total | 353 | 1,229 | 254 | 39 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a graduation rate of 43%, which is among the 29% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 43% | 38% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwestern State University of Louisiana has published 1,361 scientific papers with 14,503 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Law, Computer Science, Psychology, Biology, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 13 | 40 |
| 1994 | 14 | 30 |
| 1995 | 20 | 56 |
| 1996 | 25 | 41 |
| 1997 | 31 | 53 |
| 1998 | 31 | 97 |
| 1999 | 21 | 116 |
| 2000 | 20 | 170 |
| 2001 | 17 | 191 |
| 2002 | 62 | 217 |
| 2003 | 33 | 243 |
| 2004 | 29 | 308 |
| 2005 | 55 | 320 |
| 2006 | 32 | 386 |
| 2007 | 28 | 479 |
| 2008 | 49 | 433 |
| 2009 | 47 | 592 |
| 2010 | 23 | 551 |
| 2011 | 36 | 620 |
| 2012 | 30 | 573 |
| 2013 | 58 | 577 |
| 2014 | 22 | 621 |
| 2015 | 45 | 610 |
| 2016 | 30 | 547 |
| 2017 | 33 | 599 |
| 2018 | 34 | 585 |
| 2019 | 22 | 636 |
| 2020 | 79 | 803 |
| 2021 | 38 | 776 |
| 2022 | 47 | 786 |
| 2023 | 40 | 702 |
| 2024 | 39 | 639 |
| 2025 | 20 | 545 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana alumni
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Ed Orgeron
- Occupations
- coach
- Biography
-
Edward James Orgeron Jr., nicknamed "Coach O", is an American former college 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.
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Elle Evans
- Occupations
- television actormodelPlayboy Playmatebeauty pageant contestantactor
- 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
- basketball playerbaseball player
- Biography
-
Lee Arthur Smith is an American former professional baseball player who was a pitcher for 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 Dell Clinton Kelley was an American nurse anesthetist. She was the mother of Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States, and Roger Clinton Jr.
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 | 773 |
| 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 |