Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Natchitoches, Louisiana · Public
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$39,485
Acceptance Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
46%
Annual Tuition
$8,864
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn a median of $47,021 ten years after entry — 13% below the national median. Acceptance rate 93.7%, average SAT score 1088, in-state tuition $8,864.
At a Glance
Total Students
5,840
Retention Rate
70%
Faculty Ratio
16
Financial Aid
37%
Median Debt
$25,000
Campus Setting
Town
Institution Type
Public
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,088
SAT Reading/Writing (middle 50%)
448–610
SAT Math (middle 50%)
418–553
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
18–24
Institution Overview
Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public institution with a student body of 5,840. The university has a high acceptance rate of 93.7%. The retention rate is 70.4%, and the graduation rate is 45.5%. The in-state tuition is $8,864.
Graduates' earnings one year after graduation are $45,870. Five years after graduation, earnings are $39,485, and ten years after graduation, earnings are $47,021. The median debt for students is $25,000, and 36.7% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$46k
1 YEAR
$39k
5 YEARS
$47k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a one-year post-graduation earnings average of $45,870. However, five years after graduation, earnings decrease to $39,485. Ten years after graduation, earnings increase to $47,021. The median debt for graduates is $25,000.
The university has a 93.7% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 45.5%, and the retention rate is 70.4%. The in-state tuition is $8,864, and 36.7% of students receive financial aid.
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