Northwestern State University of Louisiana, LA
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Rankings
Affordability85
Selectivity26
Retention27
Graduation1
Earnings23
Diversity65
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
83%
Bachelor’s
17%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education3%
Engineering Technologies3%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs25%
History2%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences2%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting5%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities23%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Northwestern State University of Louisiana
82%
Admission Rate
510
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Northwestern State University of Louisiana
$8K
In-State Tuition
$19K
Out-of-State Tuition
$21K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $13K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $14K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Northwestern State University of Louisiana
63%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
62%
Repayment Rate
$252
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 48% | 67% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 13% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 9% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 7% | 9% |
| >$110K | 9% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $12K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $25K | $15K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 62% | 51% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 62% | 51% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 62% | 51% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
71%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
42%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 29% | 34% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 42% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 39% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 25% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 40% | 40% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 48% | 45% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 47% | 39% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 38% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 41% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 23% | 40% | 44% |
| Other race | 45% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Northwestern State University of Louisiana
90%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$48K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 85% | 80% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $6K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $25K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $48K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $25K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $34K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana
8,265
Undergraduates
68%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
1,087
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 72% | 70% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 28% | 29% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 32% | 48% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 53% | 40% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | LA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 41% | 54% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 11% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 10% | 14% |
| >$110K | 13% | 11% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Northwestern State University of Louisiana, LA
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
49 miles, SE
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49 miles, SE
Blue Cliff College-Alexandria
49 miles, SE
Louisiana College
49 miles, SE