How to Apply to Louisiana Scholars’ College

Admissions Criteria

  • The Scholars’ College seeks highly motivated students who can work independently and who are willing to explore new ideas. The admission criteria are as follows:
    • Complete 19 units of the Regents’ high school core curriculum or comparable curriculum.
  • We require the following GPA and test scores as minimums:
    • 3.3 or better unweighted average on a 4.0 scale in high school course work in the Regents’ curriculum or comparable curriculum
    • ACT composite of 25 or SAT composite of 1200
  • With
    • ACT subscores of at least 20 or
    • SAT subscores of 500
  • Students who do not meet these recommendations will be considered for admission on an individual basis.

Application Process

NSU Application for Admission and Scholarships* – apply online

Go to nsu.la/apply, select “I’m a Beginning Freshman”, and follow the promptings.

Following admission to NSU, turn in the following documents to the Scholars’ Recruiter**:

  • Official Transcript (out-of-state) / Unofficial Transcript (in-state)
  • ACT and/or SAT Scores (Guidance Counselor can email or fax).
  • Scholars’ College Application Documents
    • Resume
    • Writing Sample (3-5-page English, History, or Science Paper)
    • One Recommendation Letter from a Teacher or Guidance Counselor

*There is no separate scholarship application.

**Send all documents to Emma Cockrum, (Scholars’ Recruiter) at cockrume@nsula.edu or fax them to 318-357-5567.

Scholars’ Day

  • Explore life at Scholars’ with other students who share your interest in an honors education while you attend classes, explore our majors, meet our faculty, attend a parent and student panel, and tour the campus.
    • Scholars’ Day will be held on March 9, 2024.
    • To register, contact Emma Cockrum at cockrume@nsula.edu

Tuition and fees

The most up-to-date information on tuition and fees can be found at registrar.nsula.edu/tuition-fees. These figures are based on your selection of housing and meal plans.

Housing

Scholars’ students have a designated living area in University Place Phase II, the apartment-style dorms on Northwestern State’s campus. For more information, nsula.edu/campushousing/.