
About This Campus
Founded in 1884, Northwestern State University is a public, four-year university which is part of the University of Louisiana System. The 918-acre campus, bordered by several lakes, is said to be one of the most spacious and attractive in the South. It is located in historic Natchitoches (pronounced Nak-a-tish), the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. Students enjoy new residential facilities as well as state-of-the-art athletic amenities. Northwestern offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, sciences, business, education, and nursing, and it has complete accreditation for all of its eligible degree programs. Northwestern hosts Louisiana's designated honors college, the Louisiana Scholars' College.Location Information
Natchitoches, Louisiana is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. This heritage is reflected in the local architecture and cultural opportunities.Campus Links
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Location | | Natchitoches |
Population | | 39,500 |
Enrollment | | 10,979 |
Language | | English |
Calendar | | Semester |
Canada | | Home & Host |
Fall | | 08/17-12/10 |
Spring | | 01/11-05/06 |
Campus Diversity
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White | | 60% |
Black | | 27% |
Hispanic/Latino | | 3% |
Asian | | 1% |
Native/1st Nation | | 1% |
Hawaiian/P.I. | | 0% |
Two or more | | 0% |
Other | | 8% |