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Campus Life

Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
7,333
Total Undergrads
Including 2,748 Part-time
1,135
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 67 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
69% Women
31% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division I-AA

Southland Conference

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

4
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $89,811)
6
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $49,837)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 88 77 - -
Baseball 39 - - -
Basketball 23 15 - -
Football 120 - - -
Soccer - 32 - -
Softball - 23 - -
Tennis - 9 - -
Volleyball - 16 - -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1.9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1.0%
Black/non-Hispanic 27.7%
Hispanic 2.0%
Non-resident alien 0.7%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 5.5%
Two or more races 0.0%
White/non-Hispanic 61.2%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, maximum 19 meals per week.

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
  • Opera
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 2
Drug Law Violation 1
Liquor Law Violation 4
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 43
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Angela from Walker, LA
  • 5
  • “there are two options for on campus living. one can live in university place, which is more like a traditional dorm, or university columns, which is set up like apartments.…”

  • Jan-27-2012 » Read More
  • La'Kendria from Natchitoches, LA
  • 5
  • “The dorms are comfortable and clean. However, there's a limited number of dorms so if you'd like one you have to register several months ahead. Otherwise, you'll end up having…”

  • Mar-29-2012 » Read More
  • Travis from Brentwood, TN
  • 5
  • “As a Resident Advisor, i can assure you that Northwestern has some of the best dorms in the state. There are four different buildings to choose from, and the…”

  • May-15-2012 » Read More
  • Micah from Shreveport, LA
  • 4
  • “I like the dorm life. At Northwestern we have what are called residential halls. Each room has its own kitchen/kitchenette and bathroom. Depending on how many people you want to…”

  • May-29-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 5
  • Haley from Houma, LA
  • Dec-13-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is great. The cafe always has something that anyone would enjoy. I love everything that I have ever tried at the grill and Vics.

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  • 4
  • Desiree from Covington, LA
  • Dec-06-2012 I am a current student here

    The food is actually pretty good for being a cafeteria. There's also places on campus, Vic's and The Grill, that you can eat at that have a wide variety of selections.

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  • 5
  • Karissa from Natchitoches, LA
  • Dec-06-2012 I am a current student here

    Iberville is the cafeteria here at Northwestern. I can honestly say I really do enjoy the food. It taste good, and there is a large variety of choices.

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  • 4
  • Amy from Grayson, LA
  • Nov-18-2012 I am a current student here

    There are 3 choices for food on campus. You can go to Iberville (the campus cafeteria), The Grill (like a restaurant), or Vic's (a deli). Iberville has the most to choose from and the food is outstanding. It just gets a little boring because they make the same things all the time but cycle the recipes out after a few weeks. The Grill doesn't have a lot to choose from, but if you have a craving for something like McDonald's, then it's perfect. It's just a little expensive. Vic's has a little bit of everything. It has pizza, fresh baked cookies, coffee, cappacinos, anything you can imagine almost. But it is very, very expensive. I stick with Iberville simply because it's right beside the dorms and the payment for it is automatically put into your tuition, so you don't have to worry about it.

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  • 4
  • Stephanie from Natchitoches, LA
  • Nov-15-2012 I am a current student here

    Iberville, Vic's, and the Grill are all great to eat at and have plenty of options. The only thing that could be changed is if Vic' stayed open later for dinner.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Desiree from Covington, LA
  • Dec-06-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life is a great way to meet new people and widen your group of friends. There's a house for everyone that really fits your personality.

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  • 0
  • Karissa from Natchitoches, LA
  • Dec-06-2012 I am a current student here

    I personally am not in a sorority, but I know many people that are. We have multiple sororities and fraternities that you can be apart of. Greek life is very big at Northwestern, and the students that are involved get to do a lot of things such as participating in the homecoming parade, lip sync, and formals.

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  • 0
  • Erin from NATCHITOCHES, LA
  • Oct-05-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek life at NSU is stereotypical (in my opinion). Very much paying for your friends. If your into sister/brotherhood and you have the money and time for it then it is a great experience. All of the organizations are very involved on campus.

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  • 0
  • Darryln from Franklin, LA
  • Jul-11-2012 I am a current student here

    There are many different greek organizations on campus like Phi Mu, Sigma Sigma Sigma, Alpha Omicron Pi are some ifc/pfc sororities. Some of the ifc/pfc fraternities are Kappa Sigma, Sigma Nu, and Phi Mu Alpha. The also have some NPHC organizations also known as the divine 9 but NSU only has 8 which are Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho. The one we do not have is called Iota Phi Theta.

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  • 0
  • Rikia from Slidell, LA
  • Jun-20-2012 I am a current student here

    Our campus has three councils of greek organizations: the NPHC, IFC, and the music fraternities and sororities (sinfonias). The sororities and fraternities are involved around campus and getting into one would be worth while.

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