Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Public, 4-year
175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Quick Facts
5,840
Total Enrollment
94%
Acceptance Rate
45%
Graduation Rate
$39,485
Median Earnings (6yr)
$8,864
In-State Tuition
$13,809
Avg Net Price
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1090
Avg SAT Score
About Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 175 Sam Sibley Drive |
| City | Natchitoches, LA |
| ZIP Code | 71497-0002 |
| County | Natchitoches Parish |
President/Chief Administrator: Dr. Marcus Jones (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 5,840 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 71% |
| Male | 29% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 53.6% |
| Black | 29.7% |
| Hispanic | 6.1% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 4.7% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 1.9% |
| Unknown | 1.5% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 22.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 25.9% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 495 | 545 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 545 | 623 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$8,864
In-State Tuition
$19,652
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,496
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,809
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 35% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 37% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 35% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $25,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $15,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $36,250 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 62% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,129 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,307 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,216 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $17,311 |
| $110,001+ | $18,107 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$39,485
6 Years After
$43,941
8 Years After
$47,021
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $22,758 | 75th percentile: $57,623
Earnings by Family Income Background
$34,309
Low Income
$42,187
Middle Income
$46,817
High Income
Student Outcomes
70%
Full-Time Retention
33%
Part-Time Retention
45%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$7,186
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$6,892
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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