NCAA Division I FCS
Division
5,519
Enrollment
3.1
Avg GPA
93%
Acceptance
43%
Graduation
71%
Retention
Northwestern State is a NCAA Division I FCS program competing in the Southland. Located in Natchitoches, LA with an enrollment of 5,519 students. Average GPA: 3.1. Acceptance rate: 93%. Graduation rate: 43%. Small Town campus setting. Warm climate. Explore football, basketball, and track & field recruiting data, coaching staff, and Fit Score matching on RawRecruit.
Last updated: April 2026
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 Staff52 coaches across all sports
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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. Whether you're a football player, basketball player, or track & field athlete, Northwestern State has programs and coaching staff across multiple sports.
The average GPA for athletes at Northwestern State is 3.1. The school maintains a 43% graduation rate.
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