Paying for Northwestern State University of Louisiana

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$8,864 2.21%	$19,652 0.99%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,758 1.50%	$20,546 0.71%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Northwestern State University of Louisiana (NSU) are $8,864 for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2017 at NSU.

90% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,866. It could cover 34.94% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $19,839 for Louisiana residents and $30,627 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

NSU's 4-year tuition is $35,939 for Louisiana residents and $79,089 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $113,745 for Louisiana residents and $156,895 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana is $8,864 for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 2.21% for Louisiana residents and increased by 0.99% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,590) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,198.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of NSU is $9,060 for Louisiana residents and $19,846 for out-of-state students, a 1.0% increase compared to 2024's rate.

NSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$8,672	$19,460	$15,739
2023-2024	$8,864	$19,652	$16,541
Change % 2023-2024	2.21%	0.99%	5.10%
2024-2025	$9,060	$19,846	$17,384

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,758 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $20,546. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($10,292) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at NSU is $9,904 for Louisiana residents and $20,691 for out-of-state students , a 0.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.

NSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,614	$20,402	$15,739
2023-2024	$9,758	$20,546	$16,541
Change % 2023-2024	1.50%	0.71%	5.10%
2024-2025	$9,904	$20,691	$17,384

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at NSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $420. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $484 for Louisiana residents and $935 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$412	$412
	2023-2024	$420	$420
	2024-2025	$428	$428
Graduate	2022-2023	$476	$927
	2023-2024	$484	$935
	2024-2025	$492	$943

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,541 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 5.10% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 8.30% compared to the previous year.

The NSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $26,705 for state residents and $37,493 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $27,425 for state residents and $38,213 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At NSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$8,864
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$19,652
Room & Board	$10,617	$11,337
Personal Expenses	$5,924	$5,924
Books & Supplies	$1,300
COA (In-State)	$26,705	$27,425
COA (Out-of-State)	$37,493	$38,213

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at NSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at NSU is $35,939 for Louisiana residents and $79,089 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

NSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$8,912	$8,960	$9,009	$9,058	$35,939
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$19,700	$19,748	$19,796	$19,845	$79,089
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$8,960	$9,009	$9,058	$9,107	$36,133
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$19,748	$19,796	$19,845	$19,893	$79,282
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$9,009	$9,058	$9,107	$9,156	$36,329
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$19,796	$19,845	$19,893	$19,942	$79,476
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$9,058	$9,107	$9,156	$9,206	$36,526
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$19,845	$19,893	$19,942	$19,990	$79,670
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$9,107	$9,156	$9,206	$9,255	$36,723
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$19,893	$19,942	$19,990	$20,039	$79,865

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $113,745 for Louisiana residents and $156,895 for out-of-state students.

NSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$27,374	$28,066	$28,782	$29,524	$113,745
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$38,162	$38,853	$39,570	$40,311	$156,895
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,066	$28,782	$29,524	$30,292	$116,663
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$38,853	$39,570	$40,311	$41,078	$159,812
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$28,782	$29,524	$30,292	$31,087	$119,685
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$39,570	$40,311	$41,078	$41,873	$162,832
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,524	$30,292	$31,087	$31,911	$122,813
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$40,311	$41,078	$41,873	$42,696	$165,958
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,292	$31,087	$31,911	$32,763	$126,053
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$41,078	$41,873	$42,696	$43,547	$169,194

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 90% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $86,281 for Louisiana residents and $129,431 for out-of-state students.

NSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$20,508	$21,200	$21,916	$22,658	$86,281
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$31,296	$31,987	$32,704	$33,445	$129,431
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$21,200	$21,916	$22,658	$23,426	$89,199
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$31,987	$32,704	$33,445	$34,212	$132,348
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$21,916	$22,658	$23,426	$24,221	$92,221
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$32,704	$33,445	$34,212	$35,007	$135,368
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$22,658	$23,426	$24,221	$25,045	$95,349
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$33,445	$34,212	$35,007	$35,830	$138,494
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$23,426	$24,221	$25,045	$25,897	$98,589
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$34,212	$35,007	$35,830	$36,681	$141,730

	In-State	Out-of-State
Northwestern State University of Louisiana	$8,864	$19,652
Sam Houston State University	$9,228	$19,020
University of the Incarnate Word	$35,660
Lamar University	$8,904	$18,696
Nicholls State University	$8,173	$9,266
Southeastern Louisiana University	$8,373	$20,851