by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee figures for Northwestern State University of Louisiana, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana were $8,864 annually. Out-of-state undergraduates paid $19,652. In-state residents pay notably less as a result.
Required fees account for came to $3,684 in-state and $3,684 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Total | $8,864 | $19,652 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and do not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much would Northwestern State University of Louisiana charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For some context, here is how Northwestern State University of Louisiana prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In LA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Northwestern State University of Louisiana lands right around the average.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Review the Northwestern State University of Louisiana Financial Aid page for details.
The table below shows how tuition at Northwestern State University of Louisiana has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| One Year Ago | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,180 | $15,968 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at NSU has changed across the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.74%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,929. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 0.33%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $19,716.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,929 | $19,716 |
| In 2 Years | $8,994 | $19,780 |
| In 3 Years | $9,060 | $19,845 |
| In 4 Years | $9,126 | $19,910 |
| In 5 Years | $9,193 | $19,975 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $79,251, or about $36,109 for in-state students.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Northwestern State University of Louisiana, go to the Northwestern State University of Louisiana Financial Aid page.
