Northwestern State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,672

Cost of attendance at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2022 for students from Louisiana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$8,756
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,460

Cost of attendance at Northwestern State University of Louisiana in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Louisiana's average	$18,188
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana was $13,500. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Northwestern State

Northwestern State net price calculator

$13,500

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Louisiana and nationwide.

Louisiana's average	$12,746
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Northwestern State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$13,500	$562 (4%)	$13,555	$13,960	$15,610	$18,141	$16,117
2021	$12,938	$602 (5%)	$12,256	$12,393	$14,621	$16,071	$15,754
2020	$12,336	$1,161 (10%)	$11,659	$11,590	$13,487	$15,287	$14,706
2019	$11,175	$179 (2%)	$10,342	$10,451	$13,307	$13,616	$14,291
2018	$10,996	$571 (5%)	$10,292	$11,296	$12,631	$13,951	$13,535
2017	$11,567	$2,277 (25%)	$12,124	$13,515	$10,978	$11,623	$13,743
2016	$9,290	$198 (2%)	$8,632	$9,780	$11,310	$11,980	$12,516
2015	$9,488	$1,538 (19%)	$10,083	$10,791	$13,015	$13,668	$13,147
2014	$7,950	--	$6,605	$8,140	$9,991	$10,845	$11,032

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Northwestern State University of Louisiana's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$25,094	$167	$8,672	$15,122	$1,300
2021	$24,927	$73	$8,672	$14,955	$1,300
2020	$24,854	$664 (3%)	$8,768	$14,786	$1,300
2019	$24,190	$1,090 (5%)	$8,580	$14,310	$1,300
2018	$23,100	$604 (3%)	$8,588	$13,212	$1,300
2017	$22,496	$666 (3%)	$8,286	$12,990	$1,220
2016	$21,830	$1,166 (6%)	$7,620	$12,990	$1,220
2015	$20,664	$842 (4%)	$6,863	$12,601	$1,200
2014	$19,822	$857 (5%)	$6,207	$12,415	$1,200
2013	$18,965	--	$5,557	$12,208	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Northwestern State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,492 dormitories available to its students at $5,964 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Northwestern State is $663 per month.
Does Northwestern State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Northwestern State for one academic year is $4,100, which works out to $456 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Northwestern State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Northwestern State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $5,190

If living off-campus, with family: $5,190

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,190
How much is Northwestern State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $20 and $25 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Northwestern State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Northwestern State University of Louisiana cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$412	$476
For out-of-state students	$412	$927

Housing and Meal

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Northwestern State University of Louisiana for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,100	$5,964	N/A	19	1,492
2021	$3,970	$5,404	N/A	19	1,492
2020	$3,840	$5,404	N/A	19	1,492
2019	$3,740	$5,404	N/A	19	1,492
2018	$3,480	$5,324	N/A	19	1,394
2017	$3,590	$5,324	N/A	19	1,298
2016	$3,340	$5,220	N/A	19	1,478

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Northwestern State University of Louisiana during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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