Also known as
- NSU
- NSULA
- Northwestern State University
- Northwestern
- NwSU
Institutional Enrollment
Total Post-Bac Enrollment
1,554
80.1% Female
19.9% Male
Institution Overview
System
The University of Louisiana System
School Type
Public
Region
Southeast AL AR FL GA KY LA MS NC SC TN VA WV
Academic Calendar
Semester
Setting
Town: Remote
Academics
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Full Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Part Time Graduate Enrolled
Yes
Total # of Programs
76
Number of Programs Available (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
20
Doctoral Professional
1
Distance
46
Degrees Offered
Master's
Doctor's (Professional)
Certificate Offered
Post-master's
Postbaccalaureate
Student Body
Demographics
0.84%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.90%
Asian
19.50%
Black or African American
1.99%
Hispanic or Latino
0.06%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
73.29%
White
1.48%
Two or more races
1.29%
Unknown
0.64%
Non-resident Alien
Admissions
Application Fee
$20
Admissions Office Web Address
admissions.nsula.edu/
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 - professional practice
Distance Learning Options
Grad programs or courses
Yes
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Master's
20
Master's (Distance)
16
Doctor's Degree Professional
1
Doctor's Degree Professional (Distance)
1
Postbaccalaureate Certificate
12
Postbaccalaureate Certificate (Distance)
11
Post Master's Certificate
3
Post Master's Certificate (Distance)
3
| Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Distance | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | 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 Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
No No |
| Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | 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 Administration and Supervision, Other | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 294 | 282 | 0 | 12 |
| With faculty status | 283 | 282 | 0 | 1 |
| Tenured | 147 | 146 | 0 | 1 |
| On tenure track | 73 | 73 | 0 | 0 |
| Not on tenure track | 63 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Annual contract | 63 | 63 | 0 | 0 |
| Without faculty status | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Yes
Graduate Assistantship
Library and Student Academic Affairs and Other Education Services Occupations
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
financialaid.nsula.edu/
Tuition fee varies by residency status
Yes
Typical Room
$5,220
Typical Board
$3,340
Tuition & Fees
| In-state | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Full time Average Tuition | $5,738 | $16,526 |
| Full time Fees | $2,560 | $2,560 |
| Part time, per credit hour | $412 | $862 |
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
1,554
80.1% Female
19.9% Male
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Demographics
0.84%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.90%
Asian
19.50%
Black or African American
1.99%
Hispanic or Latino
0.06%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
73.29%
White
1.48%
Two or more races
1.29%
Unknown
0.64%
Non-resident Alien
Gender
| Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian Or Alaska Native | 4 | 9 |
| Asian | 2 | 12 |
| Black Or African American | 60 | 243 |
| Hispanic Or Latino | 7 | 24 |
| Non-resident Alien | 3 | 7 |
| White | 220 | 919 |
| Two Or More Races | 7 | 16 |
| Unknown | 6 | 14 |
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
252
19.4% Male
80.6% Female
Award: Postbaccalaureate certificate
Total
53
15.1% Male
84.9% Female
Award: Post-master's certificate
Total
16
25.0% Male
75.0% Female
Overview
Library Facilities at Institution
Yes
On-Campus Housing Available?
Yes
Services offered
| Service | Offered |
|---|---|
| Remedial services | No |
| On-campus day care for student's children | No |
| None of the above services are offered | Yes |
Admissions Office Contact
Address
University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Natchitoches, LA 71497-0002
Phone
318-357-6011
Fax
Email
