Northwestern State University of Louisiana

College of Nursing and School of Allied Health

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a Public institution with a campus in Shreveport, Louisiana. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Louisiana Board of Nursing. The Shreveport, Louisiana campus for Northwestern State University of Louisiana is located in a Town setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 9,389. The student-to-faculty ratio is 17-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $8,672, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $19,460 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN)
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Nurse Practitioner

Visit the Northwestern State University of Louisiana website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Louisiana periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Louisiana Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Louisiana will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:9,389
Student-to-faculty ratio:17-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$8,672
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$19,460
Room and board:$10,269
Percent on financial aid:97%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:98%
SAT Reading Writing range:470-565
SAT Math range:485-570
ACT Composite range:18-23
ACT English range:18-24
ACT Math range:16-23

Student Profile

Male 29%
Female 71%
Full-Time 54%
Part-Time 46%
Undergraduate 90%
Graduate 10%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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Map showing the location of Northwestern State University of Louisiana in Shreveport, Louisiana

  • Address: 1800 Line Avenue, Shreveport, Louisiana 71101
  • Phone Number: 318-357-6011

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Last updated: July 23, 2024

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