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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
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Annual Tuition
$8,864
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
93.7%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
45.5%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$47,021
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Natchitoches, LA. With a competitive tuition profile of $8,864, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 45.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Admissions Intel
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Acceptance Rate
93.7%
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$35,456
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.1 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$17,021
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$134,754
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$304,964
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 46%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$8,864
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
70.4%
Success
45.5%
In-State Cost
$8,864
Age 25+ Students
22.2%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
2,182 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Natchitoches
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$666
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$748
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$983
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Natchitoches metropolitan area.