Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana ranks #4,109 globally in the UNIRANKS 2027 World University Rankings with an overall score of 52.61 out of 100. It ranks #835 nationally.

| Global Rank 4109 | Overall Score 52.61 |
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Top Country #835

Top North America #992

Top World #4,109

About Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a vibrant educational institution in the United States, known for its commitment to student success and community service. Northwestern State emphasizes experiential learning and research, providing students with opportunities to engage in meaningful projects. The supportive campus environment fosters a strong sense of community, encouraging student involvement in various organizations and activities. Recognized and Verified by UNIRANKS.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Rankings 2027

Recognized, Verified | Published 4 August 2026 | Updated 4 August 2026

Overall Score
52.61
Global Rank
#4,109
Regional Rank
#992
Country Rank
#835
Institution Status
Recognized, Verified

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Overall Rankings 2027

Explore Northwestern State University of Louisiana’s performance across the official UNIRANKS World University Rankings 2027. Each ranking indicator measures a different aspect of institutional excellence, from education quality and research performance to student wellbeing, employability, digital transformation, and global engagement.

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UNIRANKS Indicator Scores are normalized performance scores on a 0–100 scale and should not be interpreted as raw institutional percentages unless explicitly stated.

Campus Infrastructure & Learning Facilities

58.5 / 100

Campus Safety & Security Measures

60.7 / 100

Faculty-to-Student Ratio & Learning Environment

54.3 / 100

Green Campus & Sustainability Initiatives

47.9 / 100

International Student Support & Cultural Inclusion

49 / 100

Student Housing, Dining, & Living Conditions

50.4 / 100

Student Support Services & Wellbeing Programs

53.2 / 100

Faculty & Researcher Achievements

45.5 / 100

Industry & Employer Recognitions

46.5 / 100

Institutional Awards

40 / 100

National & Regional Recognitions

44 / 100

Student Awards & Competitions

42 / 100

Career Support Services & Graduate Tracking

50.5 / 100

Employer Reputation & Satisfaction

49 / 100

Graduate Employment Rate

50 / 100

Industry Partnerships & Internships

48 / 100

Notable Alumni & Career Progression

51 / 100

Quality of Employment

52 / 100

Global Standing & Recognition

45 / 100

National Recognition & Standing

50 / 100

Peer & Academic Reputation

49.5 / 100

Ranking Trends & Improvements

51 / 100

Global Partnerships & Collaborations

47 / 100

International Reputation & Recognition

43.5 / 100

International Student Support

44.5 / 100

International Students & Faculty

48 / 100

Multicultural Campus Environment

45 / 100

Student & Faculty Mobility

46.5 / 100

Global Research Collaboration

48.5 / 100

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation

49.5 / 100

Open Science & Accessibility

47 / 100

Research Impact & Excellence

50.5 / 100

Research Integrity & Quality

49 / 100

Research Output & Scale

52 / 100

Research Portfolio Strength & Growth

50 / 100

Accessibility & Inclusion in Learning

48 / 100

Accreditation & Recognitions

53.5 / 100

Assessment & Feedback Mechanisms

50 / 100

Classroom & Teaching Methodologies

51 / 100

Faculty Credentials & Teaching Performance

52 / 100

Faculty-Student Ratio

51 / 100

Graduate & Postgraduate Success Rate

52.5 / 100

Graduate Research & Thesis Supervision

49.5 / 100

Internships & Industry Exposure

51.5 / 100

Practical Learning & Experiential Education

50 / 100

Program Diversity & Curriculum Innovation

50.5 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Learning Outcomes

52.5 / 100

Student Support Services

53 / 100

Academic Web Presence & Open Access

48 / 100

Digital Content & Knowledge Sharing

48 / 100

Interactive Features & Student Support Tools

46.5 / 100

Online Learning & Digital Services

47 / 100

Online Reputation & Backlink Authority

48.5 / 100

Search Visibility & SEO Authority

49 / 100

Social Media Presence & Influence

47.5 / 100

Website Performance & Speed

50 / 100

Website Quality & User Experience

50 / 100

Website Reach & Audience Engagement

49.5 / 100

Website Security & Technical Compliance

50 / 100

AI, Analytics & Automation

46 / 100

Cybersecurity & Digital Trust

49 / 100

Digital Infrastructure & Connectivity

48.5 / 100

E-Learning & Online Education

47.5 / 100

digital Learning Ecosystem

48 / 100

Smart Campus Innovation & Emerging Technologies

47.5 / 100

Smart Teaching & Learning Technologies

48 / 100

Academic Workforce & Qualifications

53 / 100

Campus Infrastructure & Geographic Reach

51.5 / 100

Institutional Maturity & Stability

50 / 100

Program & Degree Portfolio

51 / 100

Student Population & Academic Scale

52 / 100

Academic Experience Feedback

55 / 100

Campus Life & Student Engagement

52.5 / 100

Retention & Student Continuity

53 / 100

Student Satisfaction & Survey Results

54 / 100

Student Support & Responsiveness

53.5 / 100

Student Voice & Complaint Resolution

51 / 100

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Historical Rankings

Explore Northwestern State University of Louisiana's historical ranking performance using records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive. Compare ranking positions, available scores, and long-term performance trends across years.

Historical ranking data for Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Historical ranking records available in the UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive
Year Overall Score Global Rank
1983 NA #4435
1984 NA #4441
1985 NA #4453
1986 NA #4331
1987 NA #4331
1988 NA #4317
1989 NA #4331
1990 NA #4303
1991 NA #4331
1992 NA #4331
1993 NA #4477
1994 NA #4331
1995 NA #4331
1996 NA #4331
1997 NA #4304
1998 NA #4331
1999 NA #4331
2000 NA #4924
2001 NA #4497
2002 NA #5392
2003 NA #4900
2004 NA #5386
2005 NA #5866
2006 NA #4888
2007 NA #4720
2008 NA #5038
2009 NA #4708
2010 NA #5350
2011 NA #5020
2012 NA #5034
2013 NA #5018
2014 NA #4697
2015 NA #4380
2016 NA #4202
2017 NA #4282
2018 NA #4282
2019 NA #6115
2020 NA #6084
2021 NA #6650
2022 NA #6002
2023 53 #3811
2024 52.61 #3811
2025 49.84 #4419
2026 49.84 #4419
2027 52.61 #4109

UNIRANKS Historical Rankings Archive

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