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Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Overview
Northwestern State University of Louisiana / Graduate Studies and Research is located in Natchitoches, LA, in a small setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Science (MS) | ||
| Master of Music (MM) | ||
| Specialist in Education (Ed S) | ||
| Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) | ||
| Master of Arts (MA) | ||
| Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) | ||
| Master of Education (M Ed) |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 248 |
| Other Advanced Degrees | 12 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? |
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| Distance learning programs available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required for some |
| Other Advanced Degrees |
Entrance Exam GRE General Test Comp Exam Required Thesis Required |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
480
Applied
414
Accepted
281
Enrolled
Applying
20
Application Fee - Domestic
30
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | March 15th | Not reported | Yes |
| Spring deadline | October 15th | Not reported | No |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | GRE General Test |
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| TOEFL: Required |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | May 1 |
| Types of financial support available |
Research Assistantships Teaching Assistantships Graduate Assistantships |
Student Body
972
Total Graduate Students
77%
International Breakout (representing other countries)
22%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.65% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 15.95% |
| White or Caucasian | 76% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.93% |
| Asian | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | Not Reported |
| Two or more races | 0.93% |
| Unknown | 2.47% |
Gender
Male (20%)
Female (79%)
Faculty
84
Total faculty
Full-time - 69
Part-time - 15
Male (34)
Female (50)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Social media and the Net generation, academic honesty/dishonesty and professional behaviors, leadership, vortex states in superconductors, online learning |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
715 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71497
United States
Natchitoches, LA 71497
United States
Contact
Dr. Steven G. Horton
Associate Provost/Dean, Graduate Studies, Research, and Information Systems
Email: grad_school@nsula.edu
Phone: 318-357-5851
Fax: 318-357-5019
Associate Provost/Dean, Graduate Studies, Research, and Information Systems
Email: grad_school@nsula.edu
Phone: 318-357-5851
Fax: 318-357-5019