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Northwestern State University
Admissions

Interested in attending Northwestern State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Northwestern State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

95
%
Acceptance rate
3.45
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Northwestern State University?

95%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northwestern State accepted 95% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,723 people applied and 2,578 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
1805 / 1906 (95%)
Men
773 / 817 (95%)

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:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2024
2025
2026

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

40%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 40% ended up enrolling at Northwestern State University, 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 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?

3.45
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Northwestern State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.45. 19% of freshmen who attended Northwestern State were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% 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
4.00
8%
3.75-3.99
22%
3.50-3.74
20%
3.25-3.49
20%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
16%
2.00-2.49
3%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

3%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

85%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
430
75th Percentile
550
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
490
75th Percentile
570
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
910
75th Percentile
1110

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Northwestern State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

July 1
Application notification
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