NSU SAT Scores

Average Score and SAT Requirements

Average SAT Score 1084

The average composite SAT score for admitted Northwestern State University of Louisiana freshman is 1084 out of 1600. For perspective, a 1084 is in the 55th percentile of all SAT test takers.

SAT Score Range 925 to 1243

The middle fifty percent of incoming students have SAT composite scores ranging from 925 to 1243. The 75th percentile score is 1243 while the 25th percentile score is 925.

Minimum SAT score requirement

The lowest SAT score accepted is not reported by NSU but we estimate it to be around a 770 total composite SAT score.

Average SAT Math Score 526

The average score for NSU students on the math portion of the SAT is 526 out of 800. The 25th percentile of students score a 430 and the 75th percentile score 623.

Average SAT Reading Score 557

The 25th and 75th percentile range for SAT reading scores range from 495 to 620 and the average score for Northwestern State University of Louisiana students is 557.

Number of Students Submitting SAT Scores

Admission Chances by SAT Score

Below are estimated chances of being accepted at Northwestern State University of Louisiana based on SAT score ranges and the overall admission rate of 93.7%. These chances assume you have an average GPA for the school, around 3.3.

Can I get into NSU with a 1243 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Very Good

An SAT score of 1243 or higher is very competitive at NSU and is a better score than three quarters of students who are accepted. You have an almost certain chance of acceptance with the probability 97% or higher.

Can I get into NSU with a 1080 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Above Average

Scores between 1080 to 1233 are above average giving you an advantage over most applicants. Your chance of acceptance is very high, estimated about 94% to 97%.

Can I get into NSU with a 925 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Below Average

SAT scores between 925 to 1070 are still in the middle range of accepted students a but a little lower than the average. You can get in and have about a 89% to 94% percent chance of being admitted.

Can I get into NSU with a 770 SAT?

• Score competitiveness Reach

SAT scores from 770 to 915 are on the very low end of the range where students are accepted. Scores in this range are not competitive with most other applicants but you still have a chance. We estimate scores in this range have less than a 89% chance of admission to NSU. SAT scores below 770 likely fall out of the range where students are regularly accepted.