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About Northwestern State University of Louisiana

open access admissionsnursing and health focusmasters level programs

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public university in Natchitoches, LA, known for its open access admissions, nursing and health focus, and masters level programs. With an acceptance rate of 98%, Northwestern State University of Louisiana is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,020 students each year. Northwestern State University of Louisiana is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1425–1135, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $8,410 per year; the sticker price of $35,879 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Northwestern State University of Louisiana acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

98%
Overall Accept Rate
3.25
Typical Admitted GPA
1280
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 1425 – 1135 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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Application Strategy
Northwestern State accepts nearly all applicants, so your main focus should be submitting a complete application as early as possible to secure your spot in housing and access priority registration for classes.
Test Score Strategy
Since Northwestern State is test optional and your score is below the 75th percentile range, skip submitting it and let your GPA and coursework carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Northwestern State University of Louisiana actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$11.7k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$12.3k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$12.5k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$17.8k
110k+~$36k/yr$19.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

45%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
7,223
Undergrad Enrollment
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