Study at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

NSU is in Natchitoches, LA. Natchitoches is a self-contained town. The school is a public institution. NSU issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.

Course Topics

Fields of study in vogue at the school include nursing and emergency medicine.

NSU Selectivity

Not all applicants to NSU are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 430 to 545 in 2007.

Faculty

The most successful professors at NSU are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.

Student Enrollment

Approximately 9,037 students study at the school (in 2007).

Student Life

Students at NSU can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Southland Conference athletics.

NSU Tuition and Affordability

In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northwestern State University is a responsive, student-oriented institution that is committed to the creation, dissemination, and acquisition of knowledge through teaching, research, and service. The University maintains as its highest priority excellence in teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs. Northwestern State University prepares its students to become productive members of society and promotes economic development and improvements in the quality of life of the citizens in its region."