Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,180

2023 Average Net Price

$13,156

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

93.7%

3,194 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

8,847

53.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

44.4%

547 Graduates

About

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a higher education institution located in Natchitoches Parish, LA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northwestern State University of Louisiana were Registered Nursing (293 degrees awarded), General Studies (115 degrees), and General Psychology (113 degrees).

In 2023, 2,003 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana. 76.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 23.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,168 degrees), 2.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (500 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $5,180, which is $−19,395 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwestern State University of Louisiana was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2,625 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $5,180, which is $19,395 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,156.

In 2023, 85% of undergraduate students attending Northwestern State University of Louisiana received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,180

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northwestern State University of Louisiana was $5,180. The cost of tuition at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $−19,395 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwestern State University of Louisiana (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,156

2023 Value

7.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwestern State University of Louisiana had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,156. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwestern State University of Louisiana grew by 7.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwestern State University of Louisiana (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,369

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwestern State University of Louisiana was of $10,369 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.41% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

85%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

85% of undergraduate students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.56% with respect to 2022, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwestern State University of Louisiana was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2625 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northwestern State University of Louisiana received 3,194 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 10% annual growth. Out of those 3,194 applicants, 2,994 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.7% acceptance rate.

There were 8,847 students enrolled at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2023. 3% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has an overall enrollment yield of 34.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

2,994

Accepted Out of 3,194

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwestern State University of Louisiana was 93.7% (2,994 admissions from 3,194 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 97.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 10%, while admissions grew by 5.31%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northwestern State University of Louisiana (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

3% of enrolled first-time students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northwestern State University of Louisiana had a total enrollment of 8,847 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 4,753 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,094. This means that 53.7% of students enrolled at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.6% White, 25.2% Black or African American, 5.11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Two or More Races, 1.4% Asian, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.4%) and White Male (16.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by White Male (28%) and Black or African American Female (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

53.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,847 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 4,753 and the part-time enrollment is 4,094. This means that 53.7% of students enrolled at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwestern State University of Louisiana was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Northwestern State University of Louisiana had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwestern State University of Louisiana (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
5,098 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,232 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
452 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 57.6% White, 25.2% Black or African American, 5.11% Hispanic or Latino, 4.49% Two or More Races, 1.4% Asian, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.147% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 275 students (3.11%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 1,059 more women than men received degrees from Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is white (1,168 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (500 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is Registered Nursing (293 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (115 degrees) and General Psychology (113 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (389 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,599,869 people), Registered nurses (1,523,442 people), Secondary school teachers (516,497 people), Education administrators (293,369 people), and Special education teachers (222,589 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2023 are Human Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (389 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees), Health (584 degrees), and Education (191 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Physicians, and Correspondence clerks & order clerks

The most specialized majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are Human Sciences (50 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Humanities (389 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (45 degrees), Health (584 degrees), and Education (191 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are Elementary & secondary schools (3,046,924 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,666,650 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (388,313 people), Outpatient care centers (328,527 people), and Offices of physicians (245,992 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
293 degrees awarded
General Studies
115 degrees awarded
General Psychology
113 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwestern State University of Louisiana was Registered Nursing with 293 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northwestern State University of Louisiana according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

472

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,531

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 472 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, which is 0.308 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,531).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 107 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in General Studies, which is 0.423 times less than the 253 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 414 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Registered Nursing, which is 8.81 times more than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

28%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 28% of students graduating from Northwestern State University of Louisiana completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.914% of graduates (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,168 degrees awarded
Black or African American
500 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
140 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is white (1,168 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (500 degrees).

0.949% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
897 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
390 degrees awarded
White Male
271 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is white female (897 degrees awarded). There were 2.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (390 degrees).

Operations

Northwestern State University of Louisiana employs 160 Assistant professors, 72 Associate professors and 49 Professors. Most academics at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are Female Assistant professor (107), Male Assistant professor (53), and Male Associate professor (37).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are: Management, with 102 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 71 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 71 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$54.3M

2023 Salaries

0.12%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Northwestern State University of Louisiana paid a median of $54.3M in salaries, a 0.12% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.52% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 4.62% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$22.7M

Instructional Salaries

321

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northwestern State University of Louisiana paid a total of $22.7M to 321 employees working as instructors, which represents 41.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

160 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

102 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwestern State University of Louisiana were Assistant professor with 160 employees, Associate professor with 72 employees, and Professor with 49 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern State University of Louisiana were Management with 102 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 71 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 71 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwestern State University of Louisiana was Female Assistant professor with 107 employees, Male Assistant professor with 53 employees, and Male Associate professor with 37 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

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