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Public4-Yearmedium campus
Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, LA
2.6Above Average
94%
Open Admissions
46%
Graduation
About Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public four-year institution located in Natchitoches, Louisiana. With an enrollment of approximately 5,840 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. With an acceptance rate of 94%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 46%. Graduates earn a median salary of $47,021 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $13,809 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
94%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
46%
Enrollment
5,840
Total students
Median Earnings
$47,021
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$8,864
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,652
Per year
Average Net Price
$13,809
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
18 – 24
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
430
Median
490
75th
623
200800
ACT Composite
25th
18
Median
19
75th
24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$19,652/yr
In-State Tuition$8,864/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$13,809/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$55,236
10-Year Earnings
$470,210
ROI Multiple
8.5×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Student Outcomes
46%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$47k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
5,840
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
