NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA

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Northwestern State University Of Louisiana

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Natchitoches, LA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

College Ave
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Main Phone: (318) 357-6361
Web Site: www.nsula.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 8,393 (full-time equivalent) students. 90.1% of students attend full-time, while 9.9% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 867 male students and 1,295 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.1% of the student body, while females made up 59.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (29)%, Hispanic (2)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 100% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Certificate, Post-Master's

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

Journalism

Computer

Information Sciences And Systems

Education

Engineering Technology And Technicians

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Home Economics

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Life Sciences

Biology

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Northwestern State University Of Louisiana belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Southland Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates
On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 9,297
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 6,527
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 15,171

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Recommended (but not required):

High-school GPA is recommended.
Secondary school rank is recommended.
Secondary school record is recommended.
Standardized test scores are recommended.
A college preparatory program is recommended.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is recommended for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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