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
- Online degrees:No
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:No
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:No
- Online library services:No
- Remedial services:No
- Master's degrees:No
- Post-master's certificates:No
- Doctorate Degrees:No
Demographics
Part-time students
4,158 undergrads
- Full-time undergrad students:6,163
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:2,581
- Pell Grant students:4,142
- Online and distance education undergrad students:4,723
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Part-time students40%
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Students over 25 years old25%
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
- Personal and Culinary Services(1)
- Legal Professions and Studies(2)
- Library Science(2)
- Parks Recreation Leisure and Fitness Studies(1)
- Homeland Security Law Enforcement Firefighting and Related Protective Service(1)
- Public Administration and Social Service Professions(1)
- Social Sciences(1)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(4)
- History(2)
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Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:40%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:18%
Military & Veteran
Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
266 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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