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  • Students

    Find out more about the characteristics of students who attend NSU.

  • Admissions

    See how many students applied, accepted, and enrolled at NSU. Learn more about students’ high school preparation and test scores.

  • College Costs & Financial Aid

    Learn about costs to attend NSU and how much financial aid is typically awarded.

  • College Cost Estimator

    Estimate your cost to attend NSU in a few simple steps.

  • Classes and Campus Life

    Learn more about professors, where students live, and campus safety at NSU.

  • Student Experiences

    Discover ways to be actively involved in your education at NSU – inside and outside the classroom.

  • Majors, Graduation and Next Steps

    See which majors are most popular at NSU and what recent graduates plan to do after earning their bachelor's degree.

  • Student Success & Progress

    Discover how many students who start at NSU finish their bachelor's degree and how long it takes.

  • Student Learning Outcomes

    Figure out what learning gains to expect in critical thinking, writing, and other important subjects at NSU.

Additional Information

Sticker Price: How much does it cost on average?

Typical Undergraduate In-State Costs for 2012-13 without Financial Aid (Full-Time, In-State Students)

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Total Typical In State Cost of Attendance: $15,215

Costs of attendance for the following year are not finalized until after the Louisiana legislative session ends. This finalization usually occurs in June.

The cost to attend Northwestern State University of Louisiana varies based on the individual circumstances of students and may be reduced through grants and scholarships.

Net Price: Total Cost of Attendance Minus Aid that Does Not Need to be Repaid

Total Net Price for First time In-State students enrolled full-time in a Degree-seeking program: $8,547

For more information on typical net price by average family income ranges with estimated financial aid (grants, scholarships, loans etc.) click_here.

Financial Aid: How much help is there to pay?

Scholarships & Grants

  • For Fall 2011, 90% of full-time beginning undergraduate students received an average of $7,723 in grant or scholarship aid from the federal or state government or the institution.

    • Scholarships and grants are financial aid that does not need to be repaid and is sometimes referred to as gift aid.

Aid that must be repaid: Loans

  • For Fall 2011, 57% of full-time beginning undergraduate students received an average of $5,392 in loans for their first year and 100% of students receiving loans received federal loans.

    • Loans need to be repaid. Typically, repayment starts once you are no longer enrolled full-time. Please refer to page 12 of the Funding Education Beyond High School guide on the US Department of Education's Federal Student Aid website for more information about Financial Need.

  • 66% of graduates from Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2011-12 borrowed at some time during their undergraduate studies. The average amount borrowed for those who borrowed at all was $24,676. The loan payment for this amount over 10-years at 5.25% APR is approximately $253 per month. Individual loan repayment terms may vary, please consult the NSU Financial Aid office for additional information about loan options.
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