by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how NSU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in fine arts.
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The bachelor's program at NSU was ranked #441 on College Factual's Best Schools for fine arts list. It is also ranked #6 in Louisiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 415 |
| Best Fine & Studio Arts Schools | 441 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern State University of Louisiana handed out 20 bachelor's degrees in fine & studio arts. This is an increase of 100% over the previous year when 10 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 7 students received their master’s degree in fine arts from NSU. This makes it the #126 most popular school for fine arts master’s degree candidates in the country.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at NSU paid an average of $420 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,180 | $15,968 |
| Fees | $3,684 | $3,684 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,300 | $1,300 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,617 | $10,617 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $5,924 | $5,924 |
Learn more about NSU tuition and fees.
The fine arts program at NSU awarded 20 bachelor's degrees in 2021-2022. About 25% of these degrees went to men with the other 75% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a bachelor's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 8 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
NSU does not offer an online option for its fine arts bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the NSU Online Learning page.
All of the 2 students who graduated with a Master’s in fine arts from NSU in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a master's in fine arts.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 1 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the fine arts majors at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Drama & Theater Arts | 24 |
| Music | 24 |
| Dance | 10 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.