Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Around 92% of applicants get into Northwestern State University of Louisiana each year. Last year, 2,978 students applied to Northwestern State University of Louisiana and 2,740 were admitted.

If you are considering submitting an application to Northwestern State University of Louisiana, the fee for the application is $20.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Northwestern State University of Louisiana's admissions stats.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	19%
Mean SAT Score	1085
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	4%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	90%
Waitlist	No

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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Transferring to Northwestern State University of Louisiana

For more information on transferring to Northwestern State University of Louisiana, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

What does Northwestern State University of Louisiana consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Class Rank	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Northwestern State University of Louisiana for more information on admission factors.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Application Requirements

To apply to Northwestern State University of Louisiana, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Northwestern State University of Louisiana's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	college preparatory curriculum
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.35	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

Students admitted to Northwestern State University of Louisiana have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 77% submitted a class rank. At Northwestern State University of Louisiana 19% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 46% were in the top 25% and 73% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Northwestern State University of Louisiana, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5.95%
3.75 and 3.99	21.63%
3.50 and 3.74	19.54%
3.25 and 3.49	18.65%
3.00 and 3.24	10.71%
2.50 and 2.9	16.87%
2.00 and 2.49	6.35%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Northwestern State University of Louisiana directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 4% of Northwestern State University of Louisiana's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 90% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

To be competitive with other Northwestern State University of Louisiana applicants, you should strive to score between 950 and 1120 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Northwestern State University of Louisiana 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1120 and 25% of scored lower than 950, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Northwestern State University of Louisiana student is 1085.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Northwestern State University of Louisiana students scored 570 or higher and 75% of students scored 460 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Northwestern State University of Louisiana students scored 550 or higher, and 75% scored a 460 or higher.

To be most competitive at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, you should strive to earn between 18 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Northwestern State University of Louisiana's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 18 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Northwestern State University of Louisiana students. Only one out of every four students scored below 18.

More Information on Transferring to Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Northwestern State University of Louisiana during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana accept transfer credits?

✅ Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Northwestern State University of Louisiana accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Do I have to submit test scores to Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

❌ No, Northwestern State University of Louisiana is test optional, so you can make the call if you want to to send your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Northwestern State University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?

✅ Northwestern State University of Louisiana's acceptance rate is 92%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

❌ Northwestern State University of Louisiana does not offer early decision.

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