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Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
93.99%	1,090

Northwestern State University of Louisiana's acceptance rate is 93.99% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 3,194 students applied and 3,002 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into NSU.

NSU's acceptance rate places 17th out of 24 Louisiana colleges with competitive admission.

The median SAT score is 1,090 and the ACT score is 21 at NSU. NSU's SAT score ranks 8th out of 16 Louisiana colleges that consider SAT score for admission.

To apply to NSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Northwestern State University of Louisiana is 93.99% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 35.01%. 918 men and 2,258 women applied to NSU and 845 men and 2,145 women students were accepted.

Among them, 338 men and 708 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at NSU.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at NSU
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,194	918	2,258	0	0
Admitted	3,002	845	2,145	0	0
Enrolled	1,051	338	708	0	0
Acceptance Rate	93.99%	92.05%	95.00%	-	-
Yield	35.01%	40.00%	33.01%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Northwestern State University of Louisiana 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 28 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 949 students (92%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at NSU.

The median SAT score is 1,090 with 545 SAT EBRW and 545 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 620 and the 25^th percentile is 495. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 623 and 25^th percentile is 430 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 18 at NSU. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 21.

The SAT and ACT scores at Northwestern State University of Louisiana are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,094, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at NSU
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	925	1090	1243
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	495	545	620
SAT Math	430	545	623
ACT Composite	18	21	24
ACT Math	16	19	23
ACT English	18	21	25

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Northwestern State University of Louisiana 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at NSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

NSU Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $20 for undergraduate schools and $25 for graduate schools of Northwestern State University of Louisiana. The next table provides general admission information for applying to NSU.

Admission Information for Applying to NSU
Open Admission Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$20
Graduate Application Fees	$25
Admission Information	https://www.nsula.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://www.nsula.edu/futurestudents/how-to-apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Offers within a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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