Northwestern State University of Louisiana Admission
Application Fee
$20
Graduate Application Fee
$25
Acceptance Rate
93.99%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
35.01%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,020
SAT Scores
1,090
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 2,903 students have applied and 2,843 students have allowed to admit to Northwestern State University of Louisiana (Acceptance rate: 97.93%). NSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 35.88 % where 1,020 students have finally enrolled out of 2,843 admitted students.
NSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Grambling State University and Louisiana State University-Shreveport, its acceptance rate is much higher (very easy to get in) (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 67.26%).
NSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 36.26%).
How to Apply to Northwestern State University of Louisiana
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply NSU. NSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.nsula.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://www.nsula.edu/futurestudents/how-to-apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.nsula.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.nsula.edu/NetPriceCalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | www.nsula.edu/registrar/veterans-affairs/ |
| Athletic | nsudemons.com/sports/2016/3/30/COMP_1111153442.aspx?id=951 |
| Disability Service | https://www.nsula.edu/disabilitysupport/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at NSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 1,090 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Northwestern State University of Louisiana is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,003). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 1,090 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,003 | 20 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana | 1,092 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 31 students submitted SAT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,090 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 510 | 565 |
| Mathematics | 485 | 540 | 570 |
| Total | 955 | 1,050 | 1,135 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Northwestern State University of Louisiana, 875 students submitted ACT scores (91% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Louisiana. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 23 |
| English | 18 | 21 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 23 |
NSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |