by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Northwestern State University of Louisiana charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this NSU cost report, you'll find:
In 2020-2021, the average out-of-state tuition and fees at Northwestern State University of Louisiana ran about $19,460 per year for students working on an undergraduate degree. In-state undergraduates received a discount for tuition and fees at the school and only had to pay $8,672 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $15,968 | $3,492 | $19,460 |
| In-State | $5,180 | $3,492 | $8,672 |
Northwestern State University of Louisiana tuition and fees is the number charged to students for one year of attendance, and does not include room and board.
Keep in mind a lot of students have financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of college.
How much does Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. The out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees cost for Northwestern State University of Louisiana ran around $19,460 per year. That's about average when compared to the national rate.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Undergraduates who hail from Louisiana pay an average of $8,672 a year to attend NSU, making the school a bargain if you only consider tuition and fees alone.
If you want to know how NSU compares to other schools in the nation, in the region, and in the state, see the chart below.
| Nationwide | Southeast | Louisiana | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Remember to also consider financial aid when trying to decide if you can afford to go to a particular school. For more details on that, see: Northwestern State University of Louisiana Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for in-state Northwestern State University of Louisiana increased with an average annual rate of 0.37% over the past five years. This school year, in-state students can expect to pay $8,735 if the growth keeps up.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at NSU would be $17,503, and $35,134 for four years.
During the same time period, tuition and fees for out-of-state students have increased by 0.16%. Out-of-state students will be charged approximately $19,522 in this academic year if the costs keep going up at the same rate.
For two years This means an estimated $39,076 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at NSU, and $78,277 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at NSU.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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