Also known as
- NSU
- NSULA
- Northwestern State University
- Northwestern
- NwSU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,257
79.0% Female
21.0% Male
Institution Overview
System
The University of Louisiana System
School Type
Public
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Remote
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
90
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
21
Doctoral Research
1
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
52
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Research)
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.72%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.15%
Asian
24.26%
Black or African American
2.31%
Hispanic or Latino
0.32%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
66.59%
White
1.59%
Two or more races
0.48%
Unknown
1.59%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$25
Admissions Office Web Address
https://www.nsula.edu/admissions/
Tuition & Aid
Average In-State Tuition
$5,738
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$16,526
Academics: Programs - Overview
Academic
Yes
Occupational
Yes
Continuing Professional
Yes
Recreational or avocational
No
Highest Degree offered
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
21
Master's (Distance)
17
Doctor's Degree Research
1
Doctor's Degree Research (Distance)
1
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
13
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
11
Post Master's Certificate
7
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
4
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Doctoral – Research |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Art/Art Studies, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Clinical Psychology | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| English Language and Literature, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Family Practice Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Geriatric Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Homeland Security | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Information Science/Studies | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Music Performance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Nursing Practice | Doctoral – Professional | Yes | Yes |
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | Yes |
| Project Management | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | Post Master's Certificate | Yes | No |
| Quality Control Technology/Technician | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | No |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | Master's Degree | Yes | No |
| Reading Teacher Education | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Oth | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | Postbaccalaureate Cert. Post Master's Certificate |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Faculty
| Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 321 | 321 | 0 | 0 |
| With faculty status | 321 | 321 | 0 | 0 |
| Tenured | 154 | 154 | 0 | 0 |
| On tenure track | 100 | 100 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 67 | 67 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Less-than annual contract | 55 | 55 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Teaching
Research
Additional Information
State-Approved Teacher Certification?
Yes
Medical Degree Offered?
No
Institution Has a Hospital?
No
Overview
Average In-State Tuition
$5,738
Average Out-Of-State Tuition
$16,526
Financial aid office web address
https://www.nsula.edu/financialaid/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$6,336
Typical Board
$4,490
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $5,738 | $16,526 |
| Full time Fees | $4,020 | $4,020 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $484 | $935 |
Tuition Plan Options
Alternative Tuition Plans Offered
Yes
Tuition Guaranteed Plan
No
Prepaid Tuition Plan
No
Tuition Payment Plan
Yes
Other Alternative Tuition Plan
No
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,257
79.0% Female
21.0% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.72%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.15%
Asian
24.26%
Black or African American
2.31%
Hispanic or Latino
0.32%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
66.59%
White
1.59%
Two or more races
0.48%
Unknown
1.59%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 2 | 7 |
| Asian | 4 | 23 |
| Black Or African American | 47 | 258 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 10 | 19 |
| Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 2 | 2 |
| Non-resident Alien | 12 | 8 |
| White | 185 | 652 |
| Two Or More Races | 2 | 18 |
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
| Employment Services For Students | Yes |
| Placement Services For Completers | Yes |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
Award: Master's degree
Total
253
17.8% Male
82.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Total
13
30.8% Male
69.2% Female
Award: Doctor's degree - professional practice
Total
13
7.7% Male
92.3% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
55
34.5% Male
65.5% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
12
8.3% Male
91.7% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
No
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
175 Sam Sibley Drive
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Phone
318-357-6011
Fax
Email
