National Student Exchange - Profile: Northwestern State University

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Northwestern State University

Natchitoches, LA

About This Campus

Founded in 1884, Northwestern State University is a public, four-year university which is part of the University of Louisiana System. The 918-acre campus, bordered by several lakes, is said to be one of the most spacious and attractive in the South. It is located in historic Natchitoches (pronounced Nak-a-tish), the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Students enjoy new residential facilities as well as state-of-the-art athletic amenities. Northwestern offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, sciences, business, education, and nursing, and it has complete accreditation for all of its eligible degree programs. Northwestern hosts Louisiana's designated honors college, the Louisiana Scholars' College.

Location Information

Natchitoches is the oldest permanent French settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Natchitoches (Nack-a-tish) was established in 1714, and retains its European flavor through its architecture and cultural heritage. The Natchitoches area offers numerous attractions, museums, Creole plantations and year around festivals including the Festival of Lights, Louisiana's premiere holiday destination. Natchitoches was voted one of the 10 Best Historic Small Towns in the 2020 USA TODAY Readers Choice.

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Academics

Registration

When will I register? According to class standing
Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance

Closed Programs
Nursing

Limitations
Education.

Notable Academic Programs

Music - Accredited, designated as "Area of Excellence" by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
Theater Art - Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, designated as "Area of Excellence" by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, the program specializes in undergraduate training in Acting & Directing, Dance, Musical Theatre, and Design & Technology
Computer Information Systems - The program is nationally recognized for its excellence in systems analysis and design, database design and development, internet web design and development, and object-oriented programming. Its 麻豆传媒s have won 13 national titles in various competitions.
Philosophy - Strengths in medieval philosophy, analytic philosophy (especially Wittgenstein), and philosophy of film and literature. It is a component in the interdisciplinary philosophy, politics, and economics major.
Classical Languages - courses in Ancient Greek and Latin

Unique Academic Programs

Classical Languages - courses in Ancient Greek and Latin

Options
Honors Access: Yes

Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students

Accounting, Applied Biology, Art... ++ show all

Conditions

GPA and Other Academic Requirements

General Eligibility Requirements
None.

Exchange Preferences

Full-year exchange Accepted
Single term exchange Accepted

Non-Native English Speakers

TOEFL: must have a score of 550.00 paper or 79.00 Internet
IELTS: must have a score of 6.50

Summer Exchange

Host Pay only

International Students (Visa Students)

Will accept on Home Pay

Canadian Students - learn more

Will accept Home/Host Pay

Tuition / Finances

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/16/24
Finances

Campus Budget
Fees are subject to change without notice.

Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students

Pay resident-rate tuition to your host campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your home campus
Estimated cost: $4005.
Figures are based on full-time enrollment.

Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students

Pay regular tuition to your home campus. No tuition/fees are paid to your host campus.

Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester

Host Payment: 18
Home Payment: 18

Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester

Purpose	Amount	Period	Plan	Status
Housing Deposit	$150	Year	Host & Home	Mandatory
Health Service Fee	$96	Semester	Host	Mandatory
Parking Fee	$45	Semester	Host & Home	Optional
Student Association Fee	$273	Semester	Host	Mandatory
Post Office Box Fee	$23	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory
Course Fees / Materials	Varies	Semester	Host & Home	Mandatory

Important Notes: Electronic Learning Fee (per internet course): $50 Misc. lab and other course fees: $5-$50

Room / Meals

Figures are current as of 05/16/24
On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Approximate cost: $2982

Off-Campus Housing

Approximate monthly cost: $450
Proximity to campus: 5 miles

Meal Plans

Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

Notes About Meal Plans
There are several meal plans, each with different amounts of declining balances in "demon dollars" that can be used at the various dining options on campus, e.g., Chick-fil-A, Steak n' Shake, etc.

Resources

Campus Links

Health

Figures per Semester are current as of 05/16/24
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $71 per semester.

Requirements

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.

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