Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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 will prepare its students to become productive members of society and will promote economic development and improvements in the quality of life of the citizens in its region.

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School Details

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Public, Coed 1884 N/A Semester N/A College Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71497 (318) 357-6011
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Louisiana Natchitoches 474 475
Key Value
ID 613
Tuition $7,620 (2017-18)
Room and Board $8,684 (2017-18)
Total Enrollment 9,819
Application Deadline Aug. 1
Application Fee $20
Acceptance Rate 58%
Description When applying to Northwestern State University of Louisiana, it's important to note the application deadline is Aug. 1. The application fee at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $20. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due Aug. 8. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 58 percent.

Applications

Title Value
Application deadline Aug. 1
Early decision deadline N/A
Application fee $20
Common Application accepted No
Deadline for housing deposit April 1

Requirements

Title Value
Admission interview Recommended
Required standardized tests Either SAT or ACT
SAT/ACT scores must be received by Aug. 8

Entering Class Stats

Title Value
Selectivity Selective
Fall 2016 acceptance rate 58%
Early decision acceptance rate N/A

Transfer Students

Title Value
Accepting applications Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum credits to apply 12
Minimum required college GPA 2
Has guaranteed admission agreement with at least one other institution N/A
Guaranteed admission agreement URL N/A

International Students

Title Value
Separate application form required No
Conditional admission offered No
Early decision or early action options available Neither early decision nor early action
TOEFL (paper) Required of some
TOEFL (internet-based) Required of some
Michigan Test N/A
IELTS N/A
SAT Required of some
SAT Subject N/A
ACT Required of some
Advance deposit required No
TOEFL accepted instead of SAT or ACT No
International student contact Melanie McBride, Assistant Director of University Recruiting, (318) 357-5939, international@nsula.edu