First-year deadlines, 2027–28
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: dps.apps.nsula.edu · checked October 2, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Northwestern State University of Louisiana course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 2010 3 hours | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2100 5 hours | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1010, 1020 6 hours | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1030, 1040 6 hours | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1010, 1020 6 hours | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 2110, ENGL elective credit 6 hours | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 2010, 2020 6 hours | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 1010 3 hours |
Show all 39 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 2010 3 hours | |
| Calculus AB | 4 | MATH 2100 5 hours | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 2100 5 hours | |
| Calculus BC | 4 | MATH 2100, 2110 10 hours | |
| Biology | 3 | BIOL 1010, 1020 6 hours | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 1030, 1040 6 hours | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENGL 1010, 1020 6 hours | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENGL 2110, ENGL elective credit 6 hours | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 2010, 2020 6 hours | |
| Psychology | 4 | PSYC 1010 3 hours | |
| Statistics | 4 | MATH 2050 3 hours | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CIS 1030 3 hours | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 2000 3 hours | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 2010 3 hours | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 1010, 1020 6 hours | |
| Environmental Science | 4 | SCI elective credit 3 hours | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 1010, 1020 6 hours | |
| Human Geography | 4 | GEOG 2020 3 hours | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPAN 1010, 1020 6 hours | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | PSCI 2010 3 hours | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | CIS 1015 3 hours | |
| Art History | 3 | 6 hours ART elective credit 6 hours | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 1010, 1020 5 hours | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 1350, 3 hours ART elective 6 hours | |
| African American Studies | 3 | SOC elective credit (1000 level) 3 hours | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | FORL (Foreign Lang) elective credit 6 hours | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | PSCI elective credit 3 hours | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 1060, 1070 6 hours | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FREN 1010, 1020 6 hours | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | FORL (Foreign Lang) elective credit 6 hours | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | FORL (Foreign Lang) elective credit 6 hours | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | FORL (Foreign Lang) elective credit 6 hours | |
| Latin | 3 | LATN 1010 3 hours | |
| Music Theory: Aural Skills | 4 | MUS 1151 1 hour | |
| Music Theory: Aural Skills | 5 | MUS 1151, 1161 2 hours | |
| Music Theory: Non-Aural Skills | 3 | MUS 1000 3 hours | |
| Music Theory: Non-Aural Skills | 4 | MUS 1150 2 hours | |
| Music Theory: Non-Aural Skills | 5 | MUS 1150, 1160 4 hours | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHYS 2030, 2040 6 hours | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | PHYS 2510, 2520 6 hours | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 2510, 2520 6 hours | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 2510, 2520 6 hours | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MATH 1100 6 hours | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 4 | SPAN 2010, 2020 6 hours |
Source: dps.apps.nsula.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 323 |
| Psychology | 118 |
| General Studies | 91 |
| Business Administration and Management | 90 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 81 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 60 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 56 |
| Human Development and Family Studies | 46 |
Show the other 27 majors
| Social Work | 43 |
| Accounting | 37 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 27 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 25 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 25 |
| Information Science/Studies | 22 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 20 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management | 19 |
| Music Performance | 16 |
| Music Teacher Education | 15 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 15 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 14 |
| English Language and Literature | 11 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 |
| History | 9 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 7 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Microbiology | 6 |
| Musical Theatre | 4 |
| Dance | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Southland Conference
Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
12% of men in fraternities · 4% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2022–23)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), valormovement.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, remote
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Natchitoches, LA
35,982 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Alexandria International (AEX)
Nearest hub airport
George Bush Intcntl/Houston (IAH)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 7.2 of 20
Elevation
130 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
39°F
July high
95°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
98 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$800 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Louisiana Christian University49 mi
- Louisiana State University-Alexandria56 mi
- Grambling State University58 mi
- Louisiana State University-Shreveport59 mi
- Louisiana Tech University60 mi
- Centenary College of Louisiana63 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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