Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,431. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Louisiana residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,864 | $19,652 |
| Housing & meals | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| Personal & travel | $5,924 | $5,924 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,274 | −$1,274 |
| Total cost of attendance | $25,431 | $36,219 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
NSU net price compared with other Louisiana colleges
NSU has the 12th-lowest average net price of 25 Louisiana colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Louisiana Christian University | $13,113 | 44% | $51,700 |
| 9 | Southeastern Louisiana University | $13,154 | 45% | $46,482 |
| 10 | University of Louisiana at Monroe | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 |
| 11 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette | $13,530 | 53% | $47,089 |
| 12 | Northwestern State University of Louisiana | $13,606 | 43% | $47,021 |
| 13 | Southern University at New Orleans | $14,810 | 13% | $34,042 |
| 14 | University of Holy Cross | $15,635 | 49% | $49,316 |
| 15 | Xavier University of Louisiana | $17,127 | 49% | $52,184 |
| 16 | Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University | $18,552 | 45% | $59,419 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Louisiana colleges →
Why NSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern State University of Louisiana | 93% | $13,606 | 43% | $47,021 | This school |
| Louisiana State University-Alexandria | 92% | $7,065 | 34% | $42,205 | |
| Nicholls State University | 91% | $12,947 | 54% | $45,454 | |
| University of Louisiana at Monroe | 85% | $13,466 | 54% | $46,769 | |
| McNeese State University | 78% | $12,493 | 47% | $46,453 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Northwestern State University of Louisiana would cost you $6,541 more per year than Louisiana State University-Alexandria, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, mostly from more Louisiana State University-Alexandria students living at home, which lowers its average (+$4,356).
- Northwestern State University of Louisiana gives aided families $3,340 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Louisiana resident | NSU | LSUA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $8,864 | $7,050 | +$1,814 |
| Books & supplies | $1,300 | $1,200 | +$100 |
| Housing & meals | $10,617 | $9,598 | +$1,019 |
| Personal & travel | $5,924 | $3,332 | +$2,592 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,274 | −$5,630 | +$4,356 |
| Sticker price | $25,431 | $15,550 | +$9,881 |
| Average grants | −$11,825 | −$8,485 | −$3,340 |
| You pay | $13,606 | $7,065 | +$6,541 |
“+” means NSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
NSU cost questions
How much is tuition at NSU?
Tuition and fees are $8,864 a year for Louisiana residents and $19,652 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending NSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $25,431 a year for Louisiana residents living on campus and about $36,219 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at NSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $13,606 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,693; $48–75k pay $12,549; $110k+ pay $19,077. These figures are for Louisiana residents.
How much debt do NSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 9.4% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Northwestern State University of Louisiana overview