Northwestern State University of Louisiana's published cost of attendance is $25,431. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $11,693, middle-income families pay around $12,549, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,077.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $25,431 |
| Tuition and Fees | $19,652 |
| Room and Board | $10,926 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,353 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$11,825 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $13,606 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $11,693 |
| $30–48k | $12,261 |
| $48–75k | $12,549 |
| $75–110k | $17,777 |
| $110k+ | $19,077 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana's published cost of attendance is $25,431. Net price by income band shows meaningful variation across family circumstances: low-income families pay approximately $11,693, middle-income families pay around $12,549, and higher-income families pay approximately $19,077. Azimuth ranks Northwestern State University of Louisiana #367 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Northwestern State's affordability profile reflects its public tuition structure and need-based aid reach. The university participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and state aid programs, and need-based scholarships help close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $11,900, and private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures. For the typical graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $56,762, median federal debt of $25,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $282 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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Graduates of Northwestern State University of Louisiana earn median 4-year earnings of $56,762, placing Northwestern State University of Louisiana in the 31.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,064 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 73.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Northwestern State University of Louisiana #712 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing reports 318 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $86,608, ranked #157 nationally in its major. Business Administration, Management and Operations reports 118 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $51,927, ranked #325 nationally in its major. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities reports 117 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $47,652, ranked #148 nationally in its major. Psychology, General reports 115 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $44,492, ranked #294 nationally in its major.
