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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Natchitoches, LA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate92%

Northwestern State University Student Life

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Student Activities

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Northwestern State University of Louisiana students' favorite campus events are Spring Fling Week, Homecoming Week and Welcome Week.

Does Northwestern State University of Louisiana Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Northwestern State University of Louisiana.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Priortiy given to freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 28%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,492
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,309
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Northwestern State University of Louisiana students live off campus. In 2023, 28% of undergrads at Northwestern State University of Louisiana lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 82% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Northwestern State University of Louisiana. There are 1,492 spots available in on-campus housing for all 8,358 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,309 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Athletics

At Northwestern State University of Louisiana there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Northwestern State University of Louisiana:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Safety at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Northwestern State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Northwestern State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Northwestern State University of Louisiana, take Interstate 49 to Natchitoches, LA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Alexandria International airport.

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Keep Reading About Northwestern State University of Louisiana

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Northwestern State University Students

68%

Women

32%

Men

58%

Full Time

42%

Part Time

Ethnicity

53%

30%

7%

5%

2%

1%

1%

1%

0.08%

Undergraduate Students

8,358

Graduate Students

1,031

Non-Resident / International Students

121

Northwestern State University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

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Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

9,389

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

92%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,672

Out-of-State

$19,460

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Unknown
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