Natchitoches, Louisiana · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public university founded in 1884 and primarily located in Natchitoches, Louisiana, with additional campuses in Shreveport, Leesville/Fort Johnson, and Alexandria. It offers more than 50 degree programs, hosts the Louisiana Scholars' College, and is also home to the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts.
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 925–1243
SAT ERW: 495–620
SAT math: 430–623
ACT composite: 18–24
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175 Sam Sibley Drive, Natchitoches, Louisiana, 71497-0002
Visit University SiteTotal: 8,847
Undergrad: 7,898
Undergrad full-time: 4,528
Graduate: 949
Part-time: 4,094
In-state
Tuition: $8,864
Total cost on campus: $26,705
Out-of-state
Tuition: $19,652
Total cost on campus: $37,493
Room & board: $10,617
Books & supplies: $1,300
Receive aid: 98%
Avg grant aid: $11,220
Pell grant recipients: 54%
Rent: $733 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.02 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.13
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.