What division is Northwestern State?

Northwestern State competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Southland.

What GPA do you need for Northwestern State?

The average GPA at Northwestern State is 3.1. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Northwestern State?

Northwestern State has an enrollment of approximately 5,519 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern State?

Northwestern State has an acceptance rate of 93%.

How do I get recruited to play at Northwestern State?

To get recruited at Northwestern State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Northwestern State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Northwestern State

Natchitoches, LAFCSSouthland

Updated July 13, 2026

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

5,519

Enrollment

3.1

Avg GPA

93%

Acceptance

43%

Graduation

71%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.1+ GPA bar.

Northwestern State is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Southland, located in Natchitoches, LA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northwestern State, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.1

Graduation

43%

Acceptance

93%

Student:Faculty

16:1

Avg SAT

1,090

Retention

71%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Warm

Median Earnings

$39,485

Coaching Staff75 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Northwestern State Athletics

Northwestern State is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Natchitoches, LA, competing in the Southland. With an enrollment of 5,519 students, Northwestern State offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for football, basketball, and track & field at Northwestern State, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Northwestern State is 3.1. The school maintains a 43% graduation rate.

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