Academics
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LimitationsEducation.
Notable Academic Programs- Music - Accredited, designated as "Area of Excellence" by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors
- Theater Art - Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Theatre, designated as "Area of Excellence" by the University of Louisiana System Board of Supervisors, the program specializes in undergraduate training in Acting & Directing, Dance, Musical Theatre, and Design & Technology
- Computer Information Systems - The program is nationally recognized for its excellence in systems analysis and design, database design and development, internet web design and development, and object-oriented programming. Its students have won 13 national titles in various competitions.
- Philosophy - Strengths in medieval philosophy, analytic philosophy (especially Wittgenstein), and philosophy of film and literature. It is a component in the interdisciplinary philosophy, politics, and economics major.
- Classical Languages - courses in Ancient Greek and Latin
Unique Academic Programs
- Classical Languages - courses in Ancient Greek and Latin
Options
Honors Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAccounting, Applied Biology, Art, Bioinformatics, Biology/Life Science, Business Administration, Child Development, Clinical Psychology, Communication, Computer Network Security, Counseling, Criminal Justice, Culinary Arts, Early Childhood Education, Economics, Elementary Education, Experimental Pathology, Fine Art, French, Graphic Design, History, Hospitality Management, Law Enforcement/Police Sciences, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Music Education, Performance and Directing, Philosophy, Physical Education, Political Science, Psychology, Russian, Social Work, Speech/Rhetoric/Public Address, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Tourism Management, Toxicology
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 03/03/22
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment Students
- Estimated cost: $4005.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment: None.
- Home Payment: 18
Financial Aid - Host Payment
For Host Payment U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Host Payment applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 002021
Financial Aid - Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Financial Aid - Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$175 |
Year |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
| Health Service Fee |
$96 |
Semester |
Host |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$45 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Optional |
| Student Association Fee |
$273 |
Semester |
Host |
Mandatory |
| Post Office Box Fee |
$23 |
Semester |
Host & Home |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: Electronic Learning Fee (per internet course): $50
Misc. lab and other course fees: $5-$50
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 03/03/22
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- On-Campus Housing
- 10% living on campus
- Apartment: $2982
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
Off-Campus Housing
Meal Plans
Notes About Meal PlansThere are several meal plans, each with different amounts of declining balances in "demon dollars" that can be used at the various dining options on campus, e.g., Chick-fil-A, Steak n' Shake, etc.
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 03/03/22
Exchange with Canada - Health InsuranceStudents must purchase campus health insurance at $71 per semester.
Requirements
