NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
- College Ave
- Natchitoches, LA 71497
- OPEID College Code: 00202100
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- General Phone: (318) 357-6011
- President: Randall J Webb
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 9,247
- College Alias: NSU, NSULA
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Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army
- Website
- www.nsula.edu
- Mission Statement
- 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 prepares its students to become productive members of society and promotes economic development and improvements in the quality of life of the citizens in its region.
Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: admissions.nsula.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,046 | 1,739 | 2,785 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 824 (79%) | 1,429 (82%) | 2,253 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 489 (59%) | 855 (60%) | 1,344 (60%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 108 | 8% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,182 | 88% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 420 | 530 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 568 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 23 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 50% | 43% | 67% | 56% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,198 | $4,378 | $2,913 | $3,307 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.3% | 10.2% | 9.0% |
| Number in Default | 226 | 257 | 288 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,183 | 2,513 | 3,187 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,009 | $3,675 | $3,713 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,009 | $3,675 | $3,713 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,695 | $9,753 | $9,791 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,709 | $6,285 | $5,764 |
| Other Expenses | $2,868 | $2,721 | $2,667 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $14,786 | $13,881 | $13,344 |
| In-State | $14,786 | $13,881 | $13,344 |
| Out of State | $21,472 | $19,959 | $19,422 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $5,209 | $4,875 | $4,913 |
| In-State | $5,209 | $4,875 | $4,913 |
| Out of State | $11,895 | $10,953 | $10,991 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $5,209 | $4,875 | $4,913 |
| In-State | $5,209 | $4,875 | $4,913 |
| Out of State | $11,895 | $10,953 | $10,991 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 9,247 Undergraduate: 8,141 Graduate: 1,106
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,877 Female: 6,370
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,654 Female: 5,487
- Graduate Gender Male: 223 Female: 883
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,626 Part-Time: 3,621
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,411 Part-Time: 2,730
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 215 Part-Time: 891
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 64 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 187 | 2% |
| Black | 2,535 | 27% |
| Asian | 89 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 185 | 2% |
| White | 5,689 | 62% |
| Unknown | 498 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 624 | 7% |
| Ages 18-19 | 2,049 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,758 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,331 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,208 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 756 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 611 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 650 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 240 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 20 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 989 | 847 | 142 |
| Faculty Status | 377 | 371 | 6 |
| Tenured Faculty | 167 | 165 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 92 | - | 92 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 497 | 364 | 133 |
| Primarily Instruction | 449 | 320 | 129 |
| Primarily Research | 3 | 3 | - |
| Primarily Public Service | 45 | 41 | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 53 | 53 | - |
| Other Professionals | 198 | 196 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 241 | 234 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 155 | 154 | 1 |
| Skilled Crafts | 35 | 35 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 41 | 41 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,639 (276) | $57,836 (122) | $52,107 (154) |
| Professor | $75,038 (50) | $78,798 (26) | $70,964 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $60,123 (58) | $61,727 (33) | $58,006 (25) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,876 (114) | $49,333 (49) | $50,285 (65) |
| Instructor | $39,917 (54) | $39,490 (14) | $40,067 (40) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $76,765 (44) | $75,700 (23) | $77,932 (21) |
| Professor | $92,957 (10) | $92,004 (6) | $94,387 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $80,582 (18) | $78,266 (9) | $82,898 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $63,705 (12) | $61,958 (6) | $65,452 (6) |
| Instructor | $58,291 (4) | $56,471 (2) | $60,111 (2) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,763 (320) | $58,486 (145) | $53,506 (175) |
| Professor | $75,208 (60) | $78,138 (32) | $71,859 (28) |
| Associate Professor | $61,499 (76) | $62,222 (42) | $60,606 (34) |
| Assistant Professor | $50,090 (126) | $49,482 (55) | $50,561 (71) |
| Instructor | $40,454 (58) | $40,329 (16) | $40,501 (42) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,853,324 | $1,545,809 | $1,307,515 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 54% | 46% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 421 | 262 | 159 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 334 | 218 | 116 |
| Baseball | 35 | 35 | - |
| Basketball | 43 | 27 | 16 |
| All Track Combined | 158 | 83 | 75 |
| Football | 117 | 117 | - |
| Soccer | 26 | - | 26 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Tennis | 10 | - | 10 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $79,505 | $44,685 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $51,026 | $27,686 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 44 | 23 | 21 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 9 | 4 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Soccer | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 30% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 27% |
| Female | 31% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 36% |
| Black | 23% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 21% |
| White | 33% |
| Unknown | 41% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 12% |
| 5 Years | 22% |
| 6 Years | 26% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 3 | - |
| Drug Related | 3 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 2 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 5 | 6 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 16 | 8 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Reviews
1 Review Submitted For Northwestern State University of Louisiana
- Reviewed on: July 22, 2010
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- My name, Marv Ostberg. I was a sociology instructor there in school year 1965-66, also teaching summer school there in 1966. It was an interesting time as the school began a peaceful integration that very school year. Was proud to be there and enjoyed the gracious community and the students alike. Wish I had stayed on and gotten my PHD at LSU. Would love to communicate with anyone remembering me or those times. I went from Natchitoches to Oregon for 31 years and have lived now in New Jersey for 12 years. Rate Northwestern State as a 4
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
