Campus of Northwestern State University of Louisiana

    Northwestern State University of Louisiana

    Natchitoches, LA, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Master's university
    • NCAA Division I

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    Northwestern State University of Louisiana Admissions

    Admissions

    Northwestern State University of Louisiana admitted 92.5% of 3,738 applicants.

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025
    1. Applicants3,738

      92.5% of applicants were admitted

    2. Admitted3,599

      34.6% of admitted students enrolled (yield)

    3. Enrolled (first-year)1,245
    Bar length is relative to the number of applicants. Enrolled counts first-time, first-year students.

    Middle 50% test scores

    SAT Reading & Writing
    448–610
    200800
    SAT Math
    418–553
    200800
    ACT Composite
    18–24
    136
    The band runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile of first-year students who submitted scores, drawn on each test's full scale.
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