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Northwestern State University of Louisiana

#1587 in US ranking Natchitoches, LA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$25,426
Tuition & fees
$9,178
Avg. aid
$8,495
Receiving aid
97%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
93%
SAT range
866–1163
ACT range
18–24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
43%
Median salary
$51,024
1 yr after graduation

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Northwestern State University of Louisiana?

Northwestern State maintains campus public-safety procedures and channels for reporting emergencies and concerns. Students should save the university's current emergency contact information, enroll in available alerts and review instructions for the particular campus or instructional site they attend.

The university's annual security report is the appropriate source for its published Clery Act crime statistics, reporting policies and certain safety procedures. Those statistics cover specified categories, locations and reporting periods; they are not a complete measure of an individual's safety. Students can also review university procedures for reporting sexual misconduct and obtaining support, including how confidential resources differ from formal reporting offices.

How Safe Is Northwestern State University of Louisiana? - Crime Statistics

Total reported crimes

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Criminal Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Murder

0 0 0 0

Negligent manslaughter

0 0 0 0

Rape

3 3 4 ▲more than the year before0.47

Fondling

1 0 2 ▲more than the year before0.23

Incest

0 0 0 0

Statutory rape

0 0 0 0

Robbery

0 0 0 0

Aggravated assault

4 2 3 ▲more than the year before0.35

Burglary

15 7 5 ▼fewer than the year before0.59

Motor vehicle theft

3 1 1 0.12

Arson

0 1 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Northwestern State University of Louisiana VAWA Offenses

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Domestic violence

1 1 0 ▼fewer than the year before0

Dating violence

6 3 2 ▼fewer than the year before0.23

Stalking

3 10 10 1.17

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Criminal Arrests

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

3 2 3 ▲more than the year before0.35

Drug abuse

36 34 19 ▼fewer than the year before2.23

Liquor law violation

5 11 1 ▼fewer than the year before0.12

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Criminal Disciplinary

Crime

202220232024Per 1,000 students

Weaponry carrying

0 0 0 0

Drug abuse

8 25 24 ▼fewer than the year before2.82

Liquor law violation

0 0 11 ▲more than the year before1.29

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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