Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a public college in Natchitoches, Louisiana, and has been named to the Best 100 Online Colleges award list. Its online program features 16 online degree options. The in-state on-campus net price to attend is $11,907 and the per-credit hour charge is $412. The school offers credit for military training, credit for life experiences, academic counseling services, career services, and more.

Overview

School Type

Website: www.nsula.edu

Accessibility

Distance education:Yes
Career services:Yes
Weekend/Evening classes:No
Credit for life experiences:Yes
On-Campus day care:No
Remedial services:No

Demographics

Part-time students

3,928 undergrads

Full-time undergrad students:5,694
Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,364
Pell Grant students:3,918
Online and distance education undergrad students:4,905

Part-time students

41%
Students over 25 years old

25%

Cost

In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students

$412

In-district tuition and fees

$8,672

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Online & Distance Programs

Online/Distance degrees offered

16 degrees

Bachelor's degrees offered

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services(1)
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences(2)
Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(2)
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies(1)
Psychology(1)

Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
Health Professions and Related Programs(4)
Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
History(1)

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Outcomes

Retention rate for part-time students:35%

Military & Veteran

Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits

227 students

Credit for military training:Yes
Dedicated staff member:Yes
Student veteran organization:No
Yellow Ribbon Program member:No
Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes

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