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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches,
LA
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate92%
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About Northwestern State University
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public, state university in the town of Natchitoches, Louisiana. Northwestern State University was founded in 1884. The college currently enrolls around 9,389 students per year, including 8,358 undergraduate students.
Northwestern State University Acceptance Rate
Northwestern State University admitted 92% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 2,740 out of 2,978 total applicants were accepted.
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 92% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 4% |
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana is located in Natchitoches, Louisiana,.
If you want to see Northwestern State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 49 to Natchitoches, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Alexandria International.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Northwestern State University of Louisiana and Natchitoches are like without leaving home.
College Info
Northwestern State University Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Not available
Transfer Applications are Due
Continuous processing
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northwestern State University is Continuous processing.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Northwestern State University SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
950 - 1120
Math SAT Range
465 - 570
Reading SAT Range
460 - 550
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1120 and Above
Good
950 to 1120
Avg
950 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Northwestern State University students is 1085. Applicants with SAT scores of 1120 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Northwestern State University, while applicants with SAT scores between 950 to 1120 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 950 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Northwestern State University.
Northwestern State University Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$20,589
In State$31,377
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$5,180
$15,968
Fees
$3,492
$3,492
Housing
$10,617
$10,617
Books
$1,300
$1,300
Student Life
Wondering what life at Northwestern State University is like? There are approximately 9,389 students enrolled at Northwestern State University, including 8,358 undergraduate students and 1,031 graduate students. 58% percent of students attend school full-time.
58%
Full Time42%
Part TimeData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
9,389
Campus Setting
Small Town
Acceptance Rate
92%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Unknown
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