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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA·Public·~93% acceptance

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public university in Natchitoches, LA. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 93% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $13,606 per year. About 44% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $47,021 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$13,606/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $25,431
Aid cuts ~$11,825/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.17–3.67
SAT (middle 50%)866–1163
ACT (middle 50%)18–24
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
44%
graduation rate
71%
freshman retention
$39,485
median earnings, 6yr
$47,021
median earnings, 10yr
Frequently asked questions
What is Northwestern State University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana admits about 93% of applicants.
How much does Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost?
At Northwestern State University of Louisiana, the average net price after aid is about $13,606 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $25,431 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 866–1163 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT.
What are Northwestern State University of Louisiana's application deadlines?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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