Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Admissions
Interested in attending Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Northwestern State University of Louisiana, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northwestern State accepted 93% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 3,171 people applied and 2,985 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Northwestern State University of Louisiana:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 35% ended up enrolling at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Northwestern State University of Louisiana by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Northwestern State considers:
Very Important
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Northwestern State University of Louisiana?
Grades
Students who recently attended Northwestern State University of Louisiana as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.36. 16% of freshmen who attended Northwestern State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Northwestern State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
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