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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
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
  • Part-time students
    40%
  • 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

  • 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)

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  • 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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