Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1884Remote townSEVP certified

About

The Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSULA) is a public university primarily situated in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with a nursing campus in Shreveport and general campuses in Leesville/Fort Johnson and Alexandria. It is a part of the University of Louisiana System. NSU was founded in 1884 as the Louisiana State Normal School. It was the first school in Louisiana to offer degree programs in nursing and business education. NSU, along with numerous other state colleges, gained university status in 1970 during the administration of President Arnold R. Kilpatrick, a Northwestern State alumnus who served from 1966 to 1978. Kilpatrick succeeded the 12-year president, John S. Kyser, a native of El Paso, Illinois.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$20,158
Estimated total for international students: US$36,214
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$9,370
Total cost for in-state students: US$25,426

Net price calculatornsula.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 5,519
Graduate students: 901
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 93%
SAT: Reading and writing 448–610 · Maths 418–553
ACT: 18–24

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 44%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$51,238

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (68)

Bachelor's degrees30 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCommunication and Media StudiesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHospitality Administration/ManagementHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesIndustrial Production Technologies/TechniciansInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicPhysical Sciences, GeneralPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees16 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHomeland SecurityInformation Science/StudiesMusicRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Doctoral degrees1 subject

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)1 subject

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degrees4 subjects

Engineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingVeterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians

Undergraduate certificates5 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsGeography and CartographyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Graduate certificates11 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsEducational Administration and SupervisionHomeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, OtherQuality Control and Safety Technologies/TechniciansRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.