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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

117 Bachelor's Degrees
#610 Overall Quality
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. We've also included details on how NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.

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Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Degrees Available at NSU

NSU Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Rankings

The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #610 on College Factual's Best Schools for liberal arts / sciences & humanities list. It is also ranked #7 in Louisiana.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Degree Schools 179
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate Degree Schools 510
Best Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Schools 610

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 117 bachelor's degrees in liberal arts / sciences & humanities. This is a decrease of 16% over the previous year when 139 degrees were handed out.

How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities from NSU Cost?

$8,864 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)
$12,000 Average Student Debt

NSU Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

Part-time undergraduates at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $5,180 $15,968
Fees $3,684 $3,684
Books and Supplies $1,300 $1,300
On Campus Room and Board $10,617 $10,617
On Campus Other Expenses $5,924 $5,924

Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.

NSU Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Bachelor’s Program Diversity

The liberal arts / sciences & humanities program at NSU awarded 117 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 29% of these degrees went to men with the other 71% going to women.

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The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2022 graduates were in this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 24
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 72
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 13

Does NSU Offer an Online BA in Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities?

If you’re interested in online learning, you’re in luck. NSU does offer online classes in its liberal arts / sciences & humanities bachelor’s degree program. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NSU Online Learning page.

NSU Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Associate’s Program Diversity

Of the 280 students who graduated with a Associate’s in liberal arts / sciences & humanities from NSU in 2022, 28% were men and 72% were women.

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The majority of associate's degree recipients in this major at NSU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a associate's in liberal arts / sciences & humanities.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 83
Hispanic or Latino 23
White 146
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 21

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Student Diversity at NSU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the liberal arts / sciences & humanities majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities Majors

Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Liberal Arts General Studies 397

Related Major Annual Graduates
Family, Consumer & Human Sciences 55
Communication & Journalism 23
English Language & Literature 18
History 17

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