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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
#6 in Top Public Universities in Louisiana
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Natchitoches, LA
  • 1,006 reviews
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    Northwestern State University of Louisiana Academics

    Northwestern State Louisiana Academic Statistics

    Academics
    B
    Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Graduation Rate
    44%
    National
    49%
    Full-Time Retention Rate
    71%
    Part-Time Retention Rate
    53%
    Academic Calendar
    Semester
    Research Funding per Student
    $32
    National
    $1,524
    Non-traditional Learning
    • Evening Degree Programs
      No
    • Teacher Certification
      Yes
    • Distance Education
      No
    • Study Abroad
      Yes

    About the Classes

    Class Size Breakdown
    • 2-19 students
      50%
    • 20-39
      39%
    • 40-99
      11%
    • 100+
      0%
    Most Popular Majors
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      341 Graduates
    • Nursing
      285 Graduates
    • Business
      116 Graduates
    • Psychology
      96 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
      73 Graduates
    • Biology
      69 Graduates
    • Accounting
      46 Graduates
    • Information Science
      41 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      41 Graduates
    • Radiologic Technician
      39 Graduates
    89%
    of students say they attend class.36 responses

    Northwestern State Louisiana Professors

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    19:1
    Female Professors
    61%
    Male Professors
    39%
    Average Professor Salary
    $74,520
    Poll
    72%
    of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.36 responses
    Faculty Diversity
    • African American
      5%
    • Asian American
      1%
    • Hispanic
      5%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      4%
    • Multiracial
      1%
    • Native American
      1%
    • Pacific Islander
      0%
    • Unknown
      0%
    • White
      82%
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    What Students Say About Professors

    Poll
    80%
    of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.76 responses
    Poll
    80%
    of students say professors care about their students' success.76 responses
    Poll
    79%
    of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.76 responses
    Poll
    84%
    of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.76 responses
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