Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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• College Ave
  Natchitoches , LA 71497-0002
  (318) 357-6011
  www.nsula.edu/

  Setting

  Town, remote from an urban area

  Enrollment

  12,272

  Full time

  9,951

  Part time

  2,321

  Men full time

  3,104

  Women full time

  6,847

  Region Campus Street View

  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

  Masters

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Northwestern State University of Louisiana Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  2%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  1%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  30%

  Hispanic

  2%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  60%

  Non-Resident Alien

  0%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  5%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Northwestern State University of Louisiana Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $20

  Applied

  2,891

  Admitted

  2,385

  Enrolled

  1,345

  Admitted %

  82%

  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

  430

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  545

  Students submitting ACT

  97%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  18

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  23

• Northwestern State University of Louisiana Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $3,713

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $9,791

  Books and Supplies

  $1,200

  On-campus room and board

  $5,764

  Off-campus room and board

  -

  Northwestern State University of Louisiana Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  88%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  41% , $3,632 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  34% , $1,804 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  52% , $4,100 on average

• Northwestern State University of Louisiana Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	54	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Accounting	0	22	0
  Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General	5	0	0
  Business Administration and Management, General	0	105	0
  Business/Commerce, General	17	0	0
  Hospitality Administration/Management, General	0	19	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Journalism	0	20	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Information Science/Studies	0	31	0
  Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching	0	0	21
  Biology Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Business Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Chemistry Teacher Education	0	0	0
  College Student Counseling and Personnel Services	0	0	14
  Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	0	0	0
  Curriculum and Instruction	0	0	0
  Education, General	0	0	102
  Education, Other	0	0	6
  Educational Leadership and Administration, General	0	0	1
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	23	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching	0	0	2
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	3	0
  Music Teacher Education	0	6	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	0	32	18
  Physics Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	0	9
  Social Studies Teacher Education	0	6	0
  Special Education and Teaching, General	0	0	3
  Speech Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other	0	0	0
  Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician	10	9	0
  Industrial Technology/Technician	0	15	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature, General	0	13	11
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General	0	38	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist	0	3	0
  Nursing Administration	0	0	39
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	76	205	0
  Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	0	29	0
  Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling	0	3	0
  Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant	7	0	0
  History	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	0	28	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  General Studies	101	130	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	0	7	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	0	4	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis	0	0	5
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	0	0	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Health and Physical Education, General	0	1	8
  Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Chemistry, General	0	8	0
  Physics, General	0	1	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Clinical Psychology	0	0	9
  Psychology, General	0	116	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Social Work	0	51	0
  Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Criminal Justice/Police Science	22	0	0
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	0	47	0
  Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Anthropology	0	8	0
  Political Science and Government, General	0	7	0
  Sociology	0	8	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Art/Art Studies, General	0	0	7
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	0	14	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	0	20	0
  Music Performance, General	0	7	7

• Northwestern State University of Louisiana Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  May 1st

  Regular application deadline

  Jul 6th

  Fall application deadline

  Jul 6th

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Jul 27th

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Jul 6th

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  within 4 week(s) of notification

  Deadline for housing deposit

  Mar 5th

• Northwestern State University of Louisiana Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  www2.nsula.edu/

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  -

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Northwestern State University of Louisiana Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  Yes

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Northwestern State University of Louisiana Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  No

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