Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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  Natchitoches , LA 71497-0002
  (318) 357-6011
  http://www.nsula.edu/
  

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  Setting

  Town, remote from an urban area

  Enrollment

  9,244

  Full time

  5,577

  Part time

  3,667

  Men full time

  1,956

  Women full time

  3,621

  Mission Statement

  Northwestern State University is a responsive, student-oriented institution that is committed to the creation, dissemination, and acquisition of knowledge through teaching, research, and service. The University maintains as its highest priority excellence in teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs. Northwestern State University prepares its students to become productive members of society and promotes economic development and improvements in the quality of life of the citizens in its region.

  Northwestern State University of Louisiana More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Public

  Religious affiliation

  None

  Highest degree offered

  Master's

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

• Northwestern State University of Louisiana Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $20

  Applied

  2,643

  Admitted

  2,200

  Enrolled

  1,135

  Admitted %

  83%

  Northwestern State University of Louisiana Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Recommended

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Required

  Recommendations

  Neither required nor recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  Northwestern State University of Louisiana Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  7%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  440

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  560

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  440

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  560

  Students submitting ACT

  89%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  19

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  23

  Northwestern State University of Louisiana Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  2%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  1%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  28%

  Hispanic

  2%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  61%

  Non-Resident Alien

  1%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  6%

• Northwestern State University of Louisiana Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $4,461

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $12,203

  Books and Supplies

  $1,200

  On-campus room and board

  $7,021

  Off-campus room and board

  $8,236

  Northwestern State University of Louisiana Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  93%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  47% , $5,301 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  50% , $3,462 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  53% , $5,235 on average

• Northwestern State University of Louisiana Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	58	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Accounting	0	19	0
  Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General	3	0	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	0	110	0
  Business/Commerce, General	14	0	0
  Hospitality Administration/Management, General	0	26	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	0	4	0
  Journalism	0	23	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Information Science/Studies	0	18	0
  Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching	0	0	19
  Biology Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Business Teacher Education	0	2	0
  College Student Counseling and Personnel Services	0	0	10
  Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	0	0	3
  Curriculum and Instruction	0	0	0
  Early Childhood Education and Teaching	0	14	5
  Education, General	0	0	14
  Education, Other	0	0	24
  Educational Leadership and Administration, General	0	0	15
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	17	4
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	4	0
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	0	0	4
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Music Teacher Education	0	19	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	0	14	0
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	0	7
  Social Studies Teacher Education	0	5	0
  Special Education and Teaching, General	0	0	12
  Speech Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other	0	0	2
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	17	15	0
  Industrial Technology/Technician	0	25	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature, General	0	13	8
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General	0	28	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)	116	178	55
  Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	0	31	0
  Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	0	0	0
  Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	14	0	0
  History	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	0	14	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  General Studies	93	151	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	0	20	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	0	5	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis	0	4	7
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	0	0	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Health and Physical Education, General	0	14	17
  Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	0	3	0
  Physics, General	0	2	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Clinical Psychology	0	0	8
  Psychology, General	0	127	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Social Work	0	34	0
  Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Criminal Justice/Police Science	14	0	0
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	0	53	0
  Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Political Science and Government, General	0	6	0
  Social Sciences, General	0	1	0
  Sociology	0	9	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Art/Art Studies, General	0	0	2
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	0	11	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	0	11	0
  Graphic Design	0	1	0
  Music Performance, General	0	7	8

• Northwestern State University of Louisiana Deadlines

  Regular Admissions

  Regular application deadline

  July 6

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Fall application deadline

  July 6

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  July 27

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Deadline for housing deposit

  March 5

  Financial Aid

  Financial aid priority deadline

  May 1

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  within 4 week(s) of notification

  Early Decision/Action

  Early decision deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Transfer Students

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  July 6

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

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