Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Summary
Quick Stats
South Hall, 444 Caspari Street
Natchitoches, LA 71497
Phone: (800) 426-3754
Tuition:
$4,384 in-state
$12,126 out-of-state
Students:
8,078 enrolled
Admissions:
July 6 application deadline
July 6 accepted
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public institution that was founded in 1884. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,078, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 916 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Northwestern State University of Louisiana's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), Tier 2. Its in-state tuition and fees are $4,384 (2010-11); out-of-state tuition and fees are $12,126 (2010-11).
School mission (as provided by the school):
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 will prepare its students to become productive members of society and will promote economic development and improvements in the quality of life of the citizens in its region.
General Information
School type - public, coed college
Year founded - 1884
Religious affiliation - N/A
Academic calendar - semester
Setting - rural
2010 Endowment - $9,517,583
Applying
Selectivity - selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate - 83%
Application deadline - July 6
SAT/ACT scores must be received by - July 27
Academic Life
Class sizes -
Student-faculty ratio - 19:1
4-year graduation rate - 17% - Low
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates -
Health Professions and Related Programs 19% Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 16% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 14%