Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
3,015 applied, 2,790 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).
What does Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost?
$12,842 a year in-state
Out of state: about $23,630 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $25,426.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$12,760
$30,000–$48,000
$10,038
$48,000–$75,000
$10,217
$75,000–$110,000
$14,572
over $110,000
$19,044
Sticker, in-state
$25,426
In-state, with aid
$12,842
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $20,158 a year, against $9,370 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $10,788 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
When is Northwestern State University of Louisiana due?
Not checked yet
We haven't checked Northwestern State University of Louisiana's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Northwestern State University of Louisiana's fall 2027 rule yet. Northwestern State University of Louisiana didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
What is Northwestern State University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?
93% for fall 2024: 2,790 of 3,015 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 866 to 1163 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $10,217 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $25,426.
How much does Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $20,158 a year, against $9,370 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $12,842 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $10,788 tuition gap gives about $23,630 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Northwestern State University of Louisiana's graduation rate?
45% of students finish within six years and 31% within four (IPEDS).
