Campus & Student Life at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Home to about 10,321 undergraduates in 2020, Northwestern State University of Louisiana is a large, public university located in Natchitoches, Louisiana. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northwestern State University of Louisiana can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northwestern State University of Louisiana Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northwestern State University of Louisiana Disability Services.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana for the Military

While not a "service academy", Northwestern State University of Louisiana does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northwestern State University of Louisiana Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northwestern State University of Louisiana for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a comparatively large, student body. There were 10,321 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,163 (59.7%). Part-time attendance was 4,158 (40.3%).

Northwestern State University of Louisiana is Ranked #2,400 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northwestern State University of Louisiana is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northwestern State University of Louisiana #2400 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northwestern State University of Louisiana by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northwestern State University of Louisiana Diversity Guide.

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Competes in the NCAA

Northwestern State University of Louisiana has a total of 451 student athletes, 278 men and 173 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northwestern State University of Louisiana Athletics