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Northwestern State University of Louisiana admissions

Natchitoches, Louisiana · Public · 5,519 undergrads

Northwestern State University of Louisiana admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024 (2,790 of 3,015, federal IPEDS data). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 866–1163.

The numbers

Applied
3,015
fall 2024
ACT, middle 50%
18–24
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
37%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$20
waivers exist

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Can I get into Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

93% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 866–1163 on the SAT.

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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).

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.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Northwestern State University of Louisiana's site

Questions people ask

What is Northwestern State University of Louisiana's acceptance rate?
Northwestern State University of Louisiana admitted 93% of applicants for fall 2024 (2,790 of 3,015, federal IPEDS data).
What SAT score do you need for Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 866–1163. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (IPEDS, fall 2024).
Where these numbers come from
  • Admit rate and applicants: IPEDS, fall 2024 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
  • Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)

Updated Oct 31, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers