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Natchitoches, Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Public school in Louisiana with 9,600 total undergraduate students

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Admissions

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Admissions stats

Applicants & acceptance rate

Overall acceptance rate
96%
Women
96%

Men
95%

Total number of applicants
3,738
Women: 68%
Men: 32%

Accepted students who attend

Yield rate - overall
36%

Cost & scholarships

Your estimated net cost
$ ? / year
In-state
$18,601
Out-of-state
$29,389

Average net cost after aid

Income
Average net cost
$0–30,000
$13,555

$30,001–48,000
$13,960

$48,001–75,000
$15,610

$75,001–110,000
$18,141

Over $110,000
$16,117

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Applications

Application requirements

Accepts Common App
No

Considers class rank
No

Recommendation letters
Not used

TOEFL policy (international applicants)
Required

SAT/ACT testing policy
Optional
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Which tests students typically submit

SAT: 3%
ACT: 88%

Students

Enrolled student statistics

Enrolled students

First-year students (full-time)
1,299
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
67%
Enrolled men:
33%
6-year graduation rate
45%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
71%

Student diversity

Moderately diverse
International students
1%

Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students

Asian and Pacific Islander: 1%
Black: 29%
Hispanic: 6%
Native American: 2%
Other: 6%
White: 56%

Academics

Student faculty ratio
19:1
Calendar system
Semester

Special academic offering

Study abroad

Credit for AP exams

Offers graduate degree

Academic and career counseling

Majors & careers

Special focus
None

Has medical school
No

Housing

Commuter College
Yes

On campus housing
Yes

Sports

D1 Football
No

Football conference
Southland Conference

D1 Basketball
Yes

Basketball conference
Southland Conference

Location

175 Sam Sibley Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Campus Setting
Rural

Region
Southeast

Campus culture

Religious Affiliation
None

HBCU
No

Contact information

(318) 357-6011
175 Sam Sibley Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71497
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