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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.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana

First-Time, Full-Time Students

Description 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
% Graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with 4-year degree0.0%0.1%0.9%15.9%28.7%33.4%
% Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree0.0%0.0%0.1%2.1%5.0%7.5%
% Graduated with 2-year degree0.0%0.3%1.2%1.6%3.5%4.5%
Total % Graduated0.0%0.4%2.2%19.6%37.2%45.4%
 
% Enrolled at Northwestern State University of Louisiana97.0%64.3%49.8%28.1%10.7%5.0%
% Enrolled at other 4-year institutions0.1%8.2%11.1%10.7%7.9%5.9%
% Enrolled at other 2-year institutions0.2%4.8%5.8%4.8%5.5%4.8%
Total % Enrolled97.3%77.3%66.7%43.6%24.1%15.7%
 
Student Success & Progress97.3%77.7%68.9%63.2%61.3%61.1%

First-Time, Full-Time Transfer Students

Description 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 2009-10 2010-11
% Graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with 4-year degree0.0%3.4%18.6%29.7%32.1%33.8%
% Graduated from other institution with 4-year degree0.0%0.3%2.1%4.8%6.9%9.0%
% Graduated with 2-year degree1.4%3.1%6.9%7.6%8.6%12.4%
Total % Graduated1.4%6.8%27.6%42.1%47.6%55.2%
 
% Enrolled at Northwestern State University of Louisiana94.5%57.6%28.6%11.4%9.3%5.9%
% Enrolled at other 4-year institutions0.3%10.3%9.0%10.0%8.6%6.9%
% Enrolled at other 2-year institutions0.3%5.9%4.1%4.1%4.1%2.8%
Total % Enrolled95.1%73.8%41.7%25.5%22.0%15.6%
 
Student Success & Progress96.5%80.6%69.3%67.6%69.6%70.8%
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