Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is one of the seventeen public 4-year colleges in Louisiana. The campus is located in Natchitoches town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 10,572 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,542 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,172 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 76%). Every year 39% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.NSU's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,180, and fees were $2,742. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $15,968 and $2,742 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students10,572 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate76% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 8 | 70 |
| Bachelor's degree | 40 | 189 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 63 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 2 | 11 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 107 miles radius of Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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Louisiana State University - Alexandria
56 miles away |
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Grambling State University
58 miles away |
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Louisiana State University-Shreveport
59 miles away |
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Louisiana Tech University
60 miles away |
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University of Louisiana at Monroe
80 miles away |
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Stephen F Austin State University
92 miles away |
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Angelina College At Lufkin - Meep
100 miles away |
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Copiah-Lincoln Community College - Natchez Campus
101 miles away |
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Angelina College At Lufkin -Traditional
101 miles away |
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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus
107 miles away |
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University of Michigan-Flint
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 07/01/1941 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1974 - Current |
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Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 10/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
80%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 900 to 1110 |
| ACT | 19 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $25 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $216/credit | |
| In State Students | $216/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $216/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $319/credit | |
| In State Students | $319/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $444/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $9,720 | $9,720 | $9,720 |
| ADN | 70 | $15,120 | $15,120 | $15,120 |
| BSN | 125 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| FNP | 50 | $15,950 | $15,950 | $22,200 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Northwestern State University of Louisiana's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 51% | $4,679 |
| Other Federal Grant | 7% | $1,736 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 77% | $4,414 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 65% | $4,480 |
| Federal Student Loans | 59% | $5,368 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $7,593 |
$10,503
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,805 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,809 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,144 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,464 |
| Over $110,000$13,048 |
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Student Population
9,443
Undergrads
1,129
Graduates
7,446
Women
3,126
Men
54%
Full-time
46%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
57% |
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Black/African American |
28% |
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Hispanic |
6% |
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Two or more races |
4% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Louisiana state board of nursing.
