College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
94%
Enrollment
5,840
Graduation Rate
45%
Student-Faculty Ratio
19:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,021
Retention Rate
70%
Admissions
SAT Range (25th–75th)925–1243
8001600
ACT Range (25th–75th)18–24
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,864
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,652
Avg Net Price
$13,809
Room & Board
$10,617
Total COA
$24,496
Median Debt
$25,000
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$12,129
$30,001–48,000
$12,307
$48,001–75,000
$14,216
$75,001–110,000
$17,311
$110,001+
$18,107
Pell Grant Rate: 35%
Federal Loan Rate: 37%
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Sticker Price$30,269
Estimated Net Price$13,809 (avg)
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
45%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$47,021
Retention Rate
70%
Median Debt
$25,000
Top Programs
Health Professions
29.1%
Business & Marketing
9.0%
Psychology
6.7%
Biology
6.5%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.7%
Public Administration & Social Services
3.2%
Family & Consumer Sciences
3.0%
Criminal Justice
2.8%
Engineering Technology
2.2%
Computer Science
2.1%
Demographics
Men 29%Women 71%
White
53.6%
Black
29.7%
Hispanic
6.1%
Asian
1.0%
Two or More
4.7%
International
1.9%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.